Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Illinois
Computer Hardware Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $133,220 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,220
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($161,740)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,420
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,420; the top 10% earn over $210,100. Nationally the range is $92,940 to $225,330.
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Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do computer hardware engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $133,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,420 and the top 10% earn over $210,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for computer hardware engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 41 (−18% vs. the national median of $161,740). Living costs are not included.