Chief Executives pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for chief executives is $159.58 an hour ($331,920 a year). About 4,620 people work in this job there.
That is 55% higher than the U.S. median ($213,990). Illinois ranks 3rd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $64.02 | $133,170 |
| 25% of workers | $89.63 | $186,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $159.58 | $331,920 |
| 75% of workers | $206.11 | $428,710 |
| 90% of workers | $283.52 | $589,720 |
Chief Executives pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $344,960 | 3,610 |
| Springfield | $338,570 | 80 |
| Rockford | $323,030 | 90 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $310,740 | 70 |
| Peoria | $270,090 | 100 |
| Decatur | $212,400 | 30 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chief executives
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 19,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $103,570 |
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