Financial Managers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $121,910 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $58.61
10th percentile $76,360
90th percentile $208,130
Employed locally 660
National median $161,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,360
    25th
    $98,050
    50th (median)
    $121,910
    75th
    $159,920
    90th
    $208,130

    Top-paying metros for Financial Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $216,520
    New York $215,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    New Jersey $188,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,760
    Industrial Production Managers $109,550
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,420
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,670
    Sales Managers $122,190
    Construction Managers $100,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Managers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Managers in Northwest Illinois is $58.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.85 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Financial Managers salaries?

    The median Financial Managers salary in Northwest Illinois is 24.6% below the national median of $161,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Managers in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Financial Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,360 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,050.