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HVAC Technician Salary in Illinois (2026)
$37.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,456/year ($4,955/month) for a single filer
HVAC Technician pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,740 HVAC Technician jobs in Illinois (occupation code 49-9021, “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median HVAC Technician salary of $77,410 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 $59,456 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $77,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,200 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,922 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,832 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,456 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,955 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HVAC Technician make in Illinois?
- The median HVAC Technician salary in Illinois is $77,410 per year ($37.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,200 and $96,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $77,410, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $59,456 per year ($4,955 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many HVAC Technician jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 9,740 HVAC Technician 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.