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Engineering Manager Salary in Illinois (2026)
$78.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $114,995/year ($9,583/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 27th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 8,900 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $163,610 a year — though pay ranges from $112,090 for newcomers to $231,880 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $112,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $133,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $163,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $200,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $231,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,900 Engineering Manager jobs in Illinois (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Engineering Manager salary of $163,610 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 $114,995 — an effective tax rate of 29.7%.
| Gross (median) | $163,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,000 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,516 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$8,099 |
| Take-home (annual) | $114,995 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,583 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Illinois?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Illinois is $163,610 per year ($78.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $133,070 and $200,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $163,610, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $114,995 per year ($9,583 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.7%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 8,900 Engineering 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.