Training and Development Specialists Salary in Illinois
Training and Development Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $67,380 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($69,280)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,140
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,430; the top 10% earn over $119,970. Nationally the range is $38,760 to $123,250.
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Training and Development Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do training and development specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $67,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,430 and the top 10% earn over $119,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for training and development specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $69,280). Living costs are not included.