Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Illinois | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,080 | $98,482 | +2% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.12 | $47.35 | +2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $100,080.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in Illinois is $100,080, or about $48.12 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. Illinois is +2% above the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in Illinois typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 9,820 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $100,080, Illinois offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.