Compensation and Benefits Managers Salary in Illinois
Compensation and Benefits Managers in Illinois earn a median of $151,730 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $151,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($149,230)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,420; the top 10% earn over $235,730. Nationally the range is $89,160 to $256,570.
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- Treasurers and Controllers$165,880 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Medical and Health Services Managers$117,850 median in Illinois
- Project Management Specialists$103,470 median in Illinois
Compensation and Benefits Managers pay in Illinois
How much do compensation and benefits managers make in Illinois?
The median is $151,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,420 and the top 10% earn over $235,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for compensation and benefits managers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 45 (+2% vs. the national median of $149,230). Living costs are not included.