Information Technology Project Managers Salary in Illinois
Information Technology Project Managers in Illinois earn a median of $99,360 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Computer Occupations, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($116,580)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,160
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,590; the top 10% earn over $167,080. Nationally the range is $55,940 to $188,470.
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Information Technology Project Managers pay in Illinois
How much do information technology project managers make in Illinois?
The median is $99,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,590 and the top 10% earn over $167,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for information technology project managers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $116,580). Living costs are not included.