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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Springfield, Illinois

The median site reliability engineer salary in Springfield, IL is $130,500 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 10% below the Illinois state average.

City Median
$130,500
vs State Avg
$-14,500
vs National
$-14,500
Cost of Living
85%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $82,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $189,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$82,800
$-9,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$133,200
$-14,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$189,000
$-21,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Springfield, IL

Percentile Springfield
10th Percentile $79,200
25th Percentile $103,500
Median (50th) $130,500
75th Percentile $166,500
90th Percentile $198,000

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$163,850
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$162,400
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$145,000
Pop. 197,757
Rockford, IL
$126,150
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Springfield

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Springfield and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Springfield may vary based on local industry and population growth.