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Sheet Metal Worker Salary in Illinois (2026)
$41.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,486/year ($5,457/month) for a single filer
Illinois is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Sheet Metal Workers (5th of 50), with a median about 33% above the national average. Of the 3,260 Sheet Metal Worker jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $86,630 a year — though pay ranges from $42,220 for newcomers to $117,910 at the top.
Sheet Metal Worker pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,260 Sheet Metal Worker jobs in Illinois (occupation code 47-2211, “Sheet Metal Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Sheet Metal Worker salary of $86,630 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 $65,486 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $86,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,229 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,627 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,288 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,486 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,457 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sheet Metal Worker make in Illinois?
- The median Sheet Metal Worker salary in Illinois is $86,630 per year ($41.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,400 and $105,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Sheet Metal Worker in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $86,630, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $65,486 per year ($5,457 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Sheet Metal Worker jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 3,260 Sheet Metal 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.