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Common salary to hourly conversions - 2026
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Illinois salary and wage benchmarks - 2026
State median wages and minimum wage reference data
Illinois salary and wage overview
Illinois's median annual salary is around $62,140. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 per hour in 2026. The Chicago metro area has significantly higher wages than downstate Illinois, particularly in finance, technology, and healthcare.
Chicago's financial district and growing tech scene offer salaries competitive with other major US cities. However Illinois's relatively high state income tax (flat 4.95%) reduces take-home pay compared to no-income-tax states.
Common Illinois salary to hourly conversions
| Annual salary | Hourly rate | Weekly pay | Monthly pay |
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| $30,000 | $14.42 | $576.92 | $2,500 |
| $45,000 | $21.63 | $865.38 | $3,750 |
| $60,000 | $28.85 | $1,153.85 | $5,000 |
| $75,000 | $36.06 | $1,442.31 | $6,250 |
| $100,000 | $48.08 | $1,923.08 | $8,333 |
| ${MEDIAN_ANNUAL:,} (state median) | $29.88 | $1,195.00 | $5,178.33 |
Official sources for Illinois wage data:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - State Wage Data — official Illinois occupational wage statistics
- U.S. Department of Labor - State Minimum Wages — current Illinois minimum wage: $15.00/hr
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — quarterly wage survey methodology
Median wage data from BLS OEWS. Minimum wage from Illinois Department of Labor. Last verified: 2026. Conversions based on 2,080 hours/year.