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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$118,990
- Peoria$118,360
- Bloomington$103,930
- Rockford$98,630
- Champaign$97,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $118,990 | $121,910 | $85,050 | $86,791 | 104 |
| Peoria | $118,360 | $114,820 | $99,330 | $86,379 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $103,930 | $99,930 | $79,900 | $76,941 | 94 |
| Rockford | $98,630 | $104,490 | $58,560 | $73,475 | 92 |
| Champaign | $97,400 | $83,230 | $61,950 | $72,671 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Engineers, All Other salary in other states
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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 17-2199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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