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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Illinois (2026)
$29.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,702/year ($4,058/month) for a single filer
Illinois is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Highway Maintenance Workers (5th of 49), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 10,790 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $61,700 a year — though pay ranges from $35,680 for newcomers to $100,790 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,790 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Illinois (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $61,700 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 $48,702 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,224 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,720 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,054 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,702 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,058 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Illinois?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Illinois is $61,700 per year ($29.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,550 and $88,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $61,700, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $48,702 per year ($4,058 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 10,790 Highway Maintenance Worker 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.