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Construction Manager Salary in Illinois (2026)
$52.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,221/year ($6,685/month) for a single filer
Construction Manager pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $109,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $140,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $172,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,160 Construction Manager jobs in Illinois (occupation code 11-9021, “Construction Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Construction Manager salary of $109,160 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 $80,221 — an effective tax rate of 26.5%.
| Gross (median) | $109,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,185 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,351 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$5,403 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,221 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,685 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Manager make in Illinois?
- The median Construction Manager salary in Illinois is $109,160 per year ($52.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,010 and $140,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Manager in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $109,160, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $80,221 per year ($6,685 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.5%.
- How many Construction Manager jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 19,160 Construction Manager 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.