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Electrician Salary in Illinois (2026)
$47.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,942/year ($6,162/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $117,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,120 Electrician jobs in Illinois (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Electrician salary of $99,560 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 $73,942 — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
| Gross (median) | $99,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,073 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,616 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,928 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,942 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,162 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Illinois?
- The median Electrician salary in Illinois is $99,560 per year ($47.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,520 and $117,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $99,560, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $73,942 per year ($6,162 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 23,120 Electrician 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.