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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Illinois (2026)
$39.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,249/year ($5,187/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 19th of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanic pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 3,370 Aircraft Mechanic jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $81,680 a year — though pay ranges from $46,460 for newcomers to $130,950 at the top.
Aircraft Mechanic pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $126,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,370 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Illinois (occupation code 49-3011, “Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Aircraft Mechanic salary of $81,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,249 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $81,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,140 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,249 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,043 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,249 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,187 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Aircraft Mechanic make in Illinois?
- The median Aircraft Mechanic salary in Illinois is $81,680 per year ($39.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,720 and $126,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Aircraft Mechanic in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $81,680, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $62,249 per year ($5,187 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Aircraft Mechanic jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 3,370 Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.