Validation Engineers Salary in Illinois
Validation Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $100,540 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Industrial Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($102,440)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,640
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,780; the top 10% earn over $155,650. Nationally the range is $74,370 to $159,860.
States ranked near Illinois
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Validation Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do validation engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $100,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,780 and the top 10% earn over $155,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for validation engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $102,440). Living costs are not included.