Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Illinois | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $103,470 | $104,968 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.75 | $50.47 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $103,470.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $100,800 | $68,250 | $152,250 | 107 |
The median annual salary for a Project Manager in Illinois is $103,470, or about $49.75 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Project Managers is $104,968. Illinois is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level project managers in Illinois typically earn from $68,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 27,180 project manager jobs on record and a median salary of $103,470, Illinois offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.