Economist Salary in Illinois
Based on 590+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$112,790
$54.226/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
+10.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $225K
590 employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Economist in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,930 |
| 25th percentile | $82,210 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $112,790 |
| 75th percentile | $150,900 |
| 90th percentile | $225,440 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,730 |
| 2023 | $105,430 |
| 2024 | $112,790 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,730 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $105,430 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $112,790 | $102,371 |