Project Management Specialists Salary in Illinois
Project Management Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $103,470 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($102,320)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,180
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,300; the top 10% earn over $163,910. Nationally the range is $61,580 to $167,970.
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Project Management Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do project management specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $103,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,300 and the top 10% earn over $163,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for project management specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $102,320). Living costs are not included.