Illinois Salary — 2026
Illinois Salary by Profession: Pay Ranges + Take-Home
36 professions in Illinois for 2026 — each guide publishes pay ranges per role (junior, senior, staff, principal), not a single "average" number. Take-home is computed with Illinois's 0.0495 state rate plus federal + FICA, so you see real after-tax pay — not just the sticker salary.
Average Salary in Illinois by Profession (36)
Each link opens the full Illinois salary guide for that profession — gross salary, take-home after taxes, specialty pay bands, and career arc.
Software Engineer
Average salary in Illinois
Data Scientist
Average salary in Illinois
Registered Nurse
Average salary in Illinois
Physician
Average salary in Illinois
Accountant
Average salary in Illinois
Marketing Manager
Average salary in Illinois
Teacher
Average salary in Illinois
Electrician
Average salary in Illinois
Lawyer
Average salary in Illinois
Financial Analyst
Average salary in Illinois
Project Manager
Average salary in Illinois
Pharmacist
Average salary in Illinois
Civil Engineer
Average salary in Illinois
Mechanical Engineer
Average salary in Illinois
Dentist
Average salary in Illinois
Veterinarian
Average salary in Illinois
Psychologist
Average salary in Illinois
HR Manager
Average salary in Illinois
UX Designer
Average salary in Illinois
Truck Driver
Average salary in Illinois
Plumber
Average salary in Illinois
Physical Therapist
Average salary in Illinois
Police Officer
Average salary in Illinois
Dental Hygienist
Average salary in Illinois
Pilot
Average salary in Illinois
Real Estate Agent
Average salary in Illinois
Auto Mechanic
Average salary in Illinois
Firefighter
Average salary in Illinois
Welder
Average salary in Illinois
AI / ML Engineer
Average salary in Illinois
Cybersecurity Analyst
Average salary in Illinois
HVAC Technician
Average salary in Illinois
Nurse Practitioner
Average salary in Illinois
Investment Banker
Average salary in Illinois
Surgeon
Average salary in Illinois
IT Manager
Average salary in Illinois