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Distribution Manager Salary in Illinois (2026)
$57.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,474/year ($7,289/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 11th of 51 states for Distribution Manager pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 11,030 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $120,250 a year — though pay ranges from $68,310 for newcomers to $207,570 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $120,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $207,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,030 Distribution Manager jobs in Illinois (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Distribution Manager salary of $120,250 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 $87,474 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $120,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,625 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,199 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$5,952 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,474 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,289 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in Illinois?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in Illinois is $120,250 per year ($57.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,940 and $156,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $120,250, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $87,474 per year ($7,289 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 11,030 Distribution 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.