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Average salary by job family in Champaign
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $124,370 |
|---|---|
| Management | $120,790 |
| Legal | $120,170 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $94,910 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $93,380 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $79,830 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,200 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $78,040 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $77,830 |
| Construction and Extraction | $77,190 |
| Protective Service | $63,750 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,830 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,610 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,360 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $49,010 |
| Production | $48,350 |
| Sales and Related | $47,020 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,750 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,970 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,780 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,750 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,960 |
Highest-paying jobs in Champaign
- Chief Executives$385,520
- Physicians, All Other$369,270
- Surgeons, All Other$275,240
- Family Medicine Physicians$207,300
- Dentists, General$201,130
- Lawyers$160,490
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$151,240
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,480
- Medical and Health Services Managers$142,540
- Sales Managers$140,570
Most common jobs in Champaign and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,520 | $90,970 | $90,230 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,890 | $33,110 | $31,300 |
| Cashiers | 2,500 | $33,750 | $32,130 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 2,480 | $53,970 | $50,110 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,310 | $41,230 | $39,000 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,260 | $117,930 | $96,610 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,180 | $47,850 | $48,800 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,180 | $36,640 | $33,870 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,060 | $37,040 | $35,400 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,960 | $42,100 | $41,970 |
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Cost of living in Champaign
Prices in the Champaign area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $68,290 therefore buys what $73,665 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $237,290, 3.7 times the median household income of $64,558.
$237,290typical home value
$64,558median household income
92.7BEA price parity
236,196metro population
Take-home pay in Champaign
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,860 | $30,113 | $2,509 |
| Median wage | $50,700 | $40,549 | $3,379 |
| Average wage | $68,290 | $53,632 | $4,469 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,130 | $60,722 | $5,060 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Champaign
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical30 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$369K
- Surgeons, All Other$275K
- Family Medicine Physicians$207K
- Dentists, General$201K
- Physician Assistants$138K
- Pharmacists$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Veterinarians$117K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$103K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$94K
- Registered Nurses$91K
- Occupational Therapists$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$86K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Surgical Assistants$75K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$55K
- Paramedics$55K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Opticians, Dispensing$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$42K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$386K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$151K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$143K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$143K
- Sales Managers$141K
- Financial Managers$140K
- Managers, All Other$137K
- Marketing Managers$136K
- Human Resources Managers$132K
- Purchasing Managers$127K
- Industrial Production Managers$126K
- General and Operations Managers$118K
- Natural Sciences Managers$115K
- Fundraising Managers$110K
- Public Relations Managers$106K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106K
- Construction Managers$106K
- Facilities Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$101K
- Administrative Services Managers$93K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$81K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$77K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$66K
- Food Service Managers$65K
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering8 jobs
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$115K
- Computer Network Architects$114K
- Database Administrators$108K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$105K
- Data Scientists$100K
- Information Security Analysts$99K
- Computer Programmers$99K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$92K
- Computer Systems Analysts$92K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$89K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88K
- Web Developers$86K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$76K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$70K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$126K
- Management Analysts$109K
- Labor Relations Specialists$102K
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Loan Officers$89K
- Financial Examiners$86K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$85K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82K
- Credit Analysts$79K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Cost Estimators$76K
- Accountants and Auditors$76K
- Compliance Officers$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$70K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$68K
- Logisticians$67K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$53K
Life, Physical, and Social Science16 jobs
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$104K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$94K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$92K
- Urban and Regional Planners$90K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$86K
- Conservation Scientists$83K
- Chemists$80K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$77K
- School Psychologists$72K
- Microbiologists$69K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$69K
- Biological Technicians$60K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$59K
- Agricultural Technicians$59K
- Hydrologic Technicians$58K
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Instructional Coordinators$70K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$62K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Library Technicians$54K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$54K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media10 jobs
Construction and Extraction14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$97K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$89K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$88K
- Electricians$87K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$85K
- Sheet Metal Workers$81K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$80K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$75K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$73K
- Carpenters$70K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$70K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$69K
- Construction Laborers$63K
- Roofers$61K
Protective Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$117K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$97K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$80K
- Firefighters$65K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$59K
- Bailiffs$58K
- Security Guards$40K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$77K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$76K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$69K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$63K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$62K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$73K
- Social Workers, All Other$67K
- Healthcare Social Workers$67K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Clergy$59K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$59K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
- Community Health Workers$45K
Office and Administrative Support31 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$60K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$58K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51K
- Bill and Account Collectors$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- File Clerks$50K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- New Accounts Clerks$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Tellers$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Production22 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Machinists$66K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$65K
- Tool and Die Makers$59K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Production Workers, All Other$48K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Bakers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$91K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$87K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- Advertising Sales Agents$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78K
- Insurance Sales Agents$74K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$34K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Light Truck Drivers$56K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Parking Attendants$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
Healthcare Support10 jobs
- Massage Therapists$66K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$59K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$59K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$42K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$49K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Childcare Workers$35K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Bartenders$36K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Dishwashers$35K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
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Salary in Champaign: questions
What is a good salary in Champaign?
Half of all workers in the Champaign metro earn less than $50,700 and the average is $68,290. Earning more than $79,130 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Champaign to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,589, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Champaign?
Chief Executives ($385,520), Physicians, All Other ($369,270), Surgeons, All Other ($275,240).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Champaign-Urbana, IL (16580), all occupations and 319 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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