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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Illinois (2026)
$30.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,692/year ($4,224/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,320 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Illinois (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $64,340 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 $50,692 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $64,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,541 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,922 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,185 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,692 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,224 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Illinois?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Illinois is $64,340 per year ($30.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,640 and $80,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $64,340, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $50,692 per year ($4,224 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 11,320 Diesel 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.