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IT Manager Salary in Illinois (2026)
$82.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $120,143/year ($10,012/month) for a single filer
IT Manager pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $105,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $133,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $171,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $212,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $273,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 31,680 IT Manager jobs in Illinois (occupation code 11-3021, “Computer and Information Systems Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median IT Manager salary of $171,730 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 $120,143 — an effective tax rate of 30.0%.
| Gross (median) | $171,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$29,949 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,137 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$8,501 |
| Take-home (annual) | $120,143 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,012 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Manager make in Illinois?
- The median IT Manager salary in Illinois is $171,730 per year ($82.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $133,220 and $212,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Manager in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $171,730, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $120,143 per year ($10,012 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.0%.
- How many IT Manager jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 31,680 IT 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.