Entertainment and Recreation Managers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Entertainment and Recreation Managers
Entertainment and Recreation Managers in Illinois earn a median of $77,310 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($79,520)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,260
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,450; the top 10% earn over $121,720. Nationally the range is $46,270 to $139,110.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Spa Managers$63,500 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47,020 median in Illinois
- Gambling Managers$79,610 median in Illinois
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49,150 median in Illinois
Entertainment and Recreation Managers pay in Illinois
How much do entertainment and recreation managers make in Illinois?
The median is $77,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,450 and the top 10% earn over $121,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for entertainment and recreation managers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 47 (−3% vs. the national median of $79,520). Living costs are not included.