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Electrical Engineers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$118,210
- Decatur$115,720
- Peoria$111,560
- Rockford$106,560
- Champaign$103,970
- Bloomington$103,540
- Springfield$103,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $118,210 | $113,520 | $92,320 | $86,280 | 104 |
| Decatur | $115,720 | $103,030 | $90,880 | $84,652 | 88 |
| Peoria | $111,560 | $101,500 | $82,700 | $81,931 | 91 |
| Rockford | $106,560 | $112,350 | $83,820 | $78,661 | 92 |
| Champaign | $103,970 | $95,790 | $77,750 | $76,967 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $103,540 | $98,920 | $77,590 | $76,686 | 94 |
| Springfield | $103,480 | $101,940 | $81,530 | $76,647 | 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 17-2071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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