Civil Engineer Salary in Illinois
Based on 13K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$97,640
$46.942/hr
vs National Average
$96,900
+0.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $155K
13K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,340 |
| 25th percentile | $79,400 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,640 |
| 75th percentile | $126,900 |
| 90th percentile | $154,790 |
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,600 |
| 2023 | $97,870 |
| 2024 | $97,640 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,600 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $97,870 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $97,640 | $96,900 |