Plumber Salary in Illinois (2026)
$48.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,197/year ($6,183/month) for a single filer
Plumber pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $120,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,750 Plumber jobs in Illinois (occupation code 47-2152, “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Plumber salary of $99,950 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 $74,197 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $99,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,159 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,646 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,948 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,197 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,183 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Plumber make in Illinois?
- The median Plumber salary in Illinois is $99,950 per year ($48.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,070 and $120,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $99,950, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $74,197 per year ($6,183 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Plumber jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 16,750 Plumber 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.