Computer Hardware Engineer Salary in Illinois
Based on 2K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$107,720
$51.788/hr
vs National Average
$126,815
-15.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$44K – $176K
2K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Computer Hardware Engineer in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,400 |
| 25th percentile | $67,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $107,720 |
| 75th percentile | $147,660 |
| 90th percentile | $175,670 |
Historical Salary Trend — Computer Hardware Engineer in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $119,240 |
| 2023 | $123,590 |
| 2024 | $107,720 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $119,240 | $111,329 |
| 2023 | $123,590 | $118,630 |
| 2024 | $107,720 | $126,815 |