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Industrial Engineer Salary in Illinois (2026)
$48.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,583/year ($6,215/month) for a single filer
Industrial Engineer pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $125,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $155,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,640 Industrial Engineer jobs in Illinois (occupation code 17-2112, “Industrial Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Industrial Engineer salary of $100,540 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 $74,583 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $100,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,289 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,691 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,977 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,583 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,215 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Industrial Engineer make in Illinois?
- The median Industrial Engineer salary in Illinois is $100,540 per year ($48.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,710 and $125,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Industrial Engineer in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $100,540, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $74,583 per year ($6,215 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Industrial Engineer jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 18,640 Industrial 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.