Commercial Pilots Salary in Illinois
Ranked #8 of 48 · IL
7.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $157,600 ≈ $76/hr
Median annual salary $126,100
Employment 1,170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,890P25 $64,370 Median $126,100P75 $200,440P90 $376,830
About 80% of commercial pilotss in Illinois earn between $51,890 and $376,830. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean commercial pilots salary in Illinois is $157,600, about 7.9% above the U.S. average ($146,080). That works out to roughly $76/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $157,420 | $171,200 | 840 |
| Peoria, IL | $101,820 | $149,360 | 30 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $67,770 | $75,760 | 30 |