Engineering Illinois (IL) Rank #24 of 50

Electrical Engineer Salary in Illinois

The median electrical engineer salary in Illinois is $99,380 per year, which is 5% below the national median of $104,610.

Median Salary

$99,380

vs National

$-5,230

State Rank

#24 of 50

Cost of Living

95%

Electrical Engineer Salary in Illinois by Experience

In Illinois, an entry-level electrical engineer earns around $64,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $147,250 per year. The cost of living index in Illinois is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$64,600

$-3,400 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$100,700

$-5,300 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$147,250

$-7,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Illinois

Percentile	IL Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$62,700	$66,000	$-3,300
25th Percentile	$78,850	$83,000	$-4,150
Median (50th)	$99,380	$104,610	$-5,230
75th Percentile	$125,400	$132,000	$-6,600
90th Percentile	$153,900	$162,000	$-8,100

Electrical Engineer Salary by City in Illinois

The largest employment areas for electrical engineers in Illinois include Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, and Rockford. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Chicago, IL

$111,933

Pop. 2,693,976 · COL 107%

Aurora, IL

$99,380

Pop. 197,757 · COL 95%

Naperville, IL

$112,979

Pop. 149,540 · COL 108%

Rockford, IL

$85,780

Pop. 148,655 · COL 82%

Springfield, IL

$88,919

Pop. 114,394 · COL 85%

How to Become a Electrical Engineer in Illinois

Education

Most electrical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Illinois has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Circuit DesignMATLABPCB DesignPower SystemsControl SystemsEmbedded Systems

Job Outlook in Illinois

Nationally, electrical engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Illinois's demand may vary based on local industry trends.