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Electrical Engineer Salary in Illinois (2026)
$51.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,370/year ($6,614/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 28th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 5,460 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $107,860 a year — though pay ranges from $75,470 for newcomers to $164,290 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $87,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $131,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $164,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,460 Electrical Engineer jobs in Illinois (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $107,860 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 $79,370 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $107,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,899 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,251 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$5,339 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,370 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,614 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Illinois?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Illinois is $107,860 per year ($51.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $87,360 and $131,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $107,860, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $79,370 per year ($6,614 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 5,460 Electrical Engineer 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.