Database Architects Salary in Illinois
Database Architects in Illinois earn a median of $142,500 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $142,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($139,500)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,590
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,820; the top 10% earn over $193,950. Nationally the range is $86,240 to $204,000.
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Database Architects pay in Illinois
How much do database architects make in Illinois?
The median is $142,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,820 and the top 10% earn over $193,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for database architects?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 46 (+2% vs. the national median of $139,500). Living costs are not included.