Legislators Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $36,560 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $101,570
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $72,470
    90th
    $101,570

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 41% Median Legislators salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,460
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $110,350
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $81,450
    Jacksonville, FL $56,080
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $53,420

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,310
    Financial Managers $164,470
    Sales Managers $147,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $168,230
    Marketing Managers $158,800
    Medical and Health Services Managers $124,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Chicago, IL-IN is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 18.4% below the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Chicago?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.