Electrical Engineer Salary in Illinois
Based on 6K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$104,000
$50/hr
vs National Average
$111,022
-6.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $166K
6K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Electrical Engineer in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,570 |
| 25th percentile | $84,800 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,000 |
| 75th percentile | $134,810 |
| 90th percentile | $166,000 |
Historical Salary Trend — Electrical Engineer in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,990 |
| 2023 | $104,120 |
| 2024 | $104,000 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,990 | $101,706 |
| 2023 | $104,120 | $106,188 |
| 2024 | $104,000 | $111,022 |