Compare Salaries and Wages in Illinois – 2026 Guide

Explore Illinois occupational wage and compensation data to benchmark pay for your team and make informed hiring decisions.

⚠️ Who this is for:
Entrepreneurs, hiring managers, and small business owners across Illinois looking to set fair, competitive wages — whether you’re hiring your first employee or adjusting salaries as you grow.

🧠 What this resource is:
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) publishes statewide and regional wage estimates through the Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) program.
Browse hundreds of job titles to see entry-level, median, and experienced wages across industries.

🌱 What you’ll get:

• Wage estimates by occupation (entry, median, and experienced pay)
• Region-specific data to help you tailor offers in your area
• Downloadable tables (PDF/Excel) to use for budgeting or planning
• Industry insights for roles from admin to tech to trades
• Verified data trusted by employers and policymakers

📥 View & download the data here:
👉 Statewide Wage Tables (PDF)
👉 IDES Wage Data Homepage

🧭 Next steps:
Use this data to plan your next hire — then come back to the WE Hub to explore hiring guides, onboarding tools, and tips for managing a growing team.
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