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Chief Executives average salary by city in Illinois
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $385,520 | $310,740 | $201,810 | $249,813 | 93 |
| Chicago | $357,220 | $344,960 | $197,530 | $233,484 | 104 |
| Rockford | $329,940 | $323,030 | $201,700 | $217,743 | 92 |
| Springfield | $326,680 | $338,570 | $169,470 | $215,862 | 93 |
| Peoria | $312,950 | $270,090 | $159,080 | $207,940 | 91 |
| Decatur | $244,740 | $212,400 | $104,620 | $167,755 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 11-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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