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Cost Estimators average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$91,010
- Decatur$88,590
- Bloomington$84,410
- Rockford$82,710
- Springfield$82,080
- Peoria$79,730
- Kankakee$77,920
- Champaign$76,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $91,010 | $83,640 | $64,320 | $68,492 | 104 |
| Decatur | $88,590 | $79,230 | $60,960 | $66,909 | 88 |
| Bloomington | $84,410 | $80,590 | $56,570 | $64,175 | 94 |
| Rockford | $82,710 | $76,630 | $57,260 | $63,063 | 92 |
| Springfield | $82,080 | $82,230 | $55,860 | $62,651 | 93 |
| Peoria | $79,730 | $75,870 | $59,990 | $61,114 | 91 |
| Kankakee | $77,920 | $75,230 | $56,660 | $59,931 | 96 |
| Champaign | $76,130 | $63,630 | $58,040 | $58,760 | 93 |
*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 13-1051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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