Electrical Engineers Salary in Illinois
Electrical Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $107,860 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($120,630)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,460
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,470; the top 10% earn over $164,290. Nationally the range is $76,550 to $184,300.
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Electrical Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do electrical engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $107,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,470 and the top 10% earn over $164,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for electrical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 49 (−11% vs. the national median of $120,630). Living costs are not included.