Emergency Management Directors Salary in Illinois
Emergency Management Directors in Illinois earn a median of $83,820 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($93,330)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,110; the top 10% earn over $164,100. Nationally the range is $54,210 to $166,430.
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Emergency Management Directors pay in Illinois
How much do emergency management directors make in Illinois?
The median is $83,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,110 and the top 10% earn over $164,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for emergency management directors?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 47 (−10% vs. the national median of $93,330). Living costs are not included.