Salary Overview for Illinois

The median individual income in Illinois is $39,790 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $52,610. The median household income is $78,433.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Illinois's cost of living index is 93 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $39,790 in Illinois has the purchasing power of approximately $42,785 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in Illinois than in most states.

Minimum Wage in Illinois

The current minimum wage in Illinois is $14.00/hour, which equals approximately $29,120 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Illinois minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.

Top Employers in Illinois

  • University of Chicago
  • Abbott Labs
  • Boeing

Major Industries in Illinois

  • Finance
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology

Tax Rates in Illinois

See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Illinois tax rates page.

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