Chief Executives Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Chief Executives in Illinois earn a median salary of $224,422 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.7% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 4,350 chief executives are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $139,430 to $344,960 depending on location.
$224,422
Avg median salary in Illinois
$344,960
Highest paying metro
$139,430
Lowest paying metro
4,350
Employed in Illinois
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Chief Executives salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $344,960 | $197,530 | $428,710 | 3,610 |
| Champaign, IL | $310,740 | $201,810 | $432,910 | 70 |
| East Central Illinois | $220,900 | $144,570 | — | 70 |
| Peoria, IL | $220,430 | $144,480 | — | 120 |
| Rockford, IL | $215,600 | $155,830 | — | 70 |
| Northwest Illinois | $210,920 | $140,380 | — | 60 |
| South Illinois | $196,040 | $133,890 | $336,390 | 80 |
| Decatur, IL | $193,480 | $101,760 | — | 50 |
| Springfield, IL | $191,720 | $83,040 | — | 80 |
| West Central Illinois | $139,430 | $97,740 | $212,900 | 140 |