Transportation & Logistics Illinois (IL) Rank #24 of 50

Operations Manager Salary in Illinois

The median operations manager salary in Illinois is $98,468 per year, which is 5% below the national median of $103,650.

Median Salary

$98,468

vs National

$-5,182

State Rank

#24 of 50

Cost of Living

95%

Operations Manager Salary in Illinois by Experience

In Illinois, an entry-level operations manager earns around $58,900, while experienced professionals earn up to $166,250 per year. The cost of living index in Illinois is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$58,900

$-3,100 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$100,700

$-5,300 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$166,250

$-8,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Illinois

Percentile	IL Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$55,100	$58,000	$-2,900
25th Percentile	$72,200	$76,000	$-3,800
Median (50th)	$98,468	$103,650	$-5,182
75th Percentile	$133,000	$140,000	$-7,000
90th Percentile	$175,750	$185,000	$-9,250

Operations Manager Salary by City in Illinois

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

Chicago, IL

$110,906

Pop. 2,693,976 · COL 107%

Aurora, IL

$98,468

Pop. 197,757 · COL 95%

Naperville, IL

$111,942

Pop. 149,540 · COL 108%

Rockford, IL

$84,993

Pop. 148,655 · COL 82%

Springfield, IL

$88,103

Pop. 114,394 · COL 85%

How to Become a Operations Manager in Illinois

Education

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

Key Skills

Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementBudgetingLeadershipSix SigmaData Analysis

Job Outlook in Illinois

Nationally, operations manager employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Illinois's demand may vary based on local industry trends.