Locomotive Engineers Salary in Illinois
Locomotive Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $93,320 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($81,410)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,190; the top 10% earn over $152,420. Nationally the range is $60,680 to $109,220.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,320 median in Illinois
Locomotive Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do locomotive engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $93,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,190 and the top 10% earn over $152,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for locomotive engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 35 (+15% vs. the national median of $81,410). Living costs are not included.