Commercial Pilots Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Illinois
Commercial Pilots in Illinois earn a median salary of $110,123 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.2% vs the national median of $122,670. An estimated 700 commercial pilots are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $67,770 to $160,780 depending on location.
$110,123
Avg median salary in Illinois
$160,780
Highest paying metro
$67,770
Lowest paying metro
700
Employed in Illinois
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inCommercial Pilots salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $160,780 | $92,500 | — | 640 |
| Peoria, IL | $101,820 | $100,640 | $145,560 | 30 |
| Champaign, IL | $67,770 | $63,950 | $72,250 | 30 |