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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Illinois
- Springfield$100,640
- Chicago$93,260
- Rockford$90,410
- Champaign$89,300
- Peoria$86,830
- Bloomington$85,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $100,640 | $97,600 | $73,830 | $74,790 | 93 |
| Chicago | $93,260 | $81,790 | $65,820 | $69,963 | 104 |
| Rockford | $90,410 | $81,010 | $62,400 | $68,099 | 92 |
| Champaign | $89,300 | $81,110 | $68,030 | $67,373 | 93 |
| Peoria | $86,830 | $79,580 | $67,750 | $65,758 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $85,080 | $82,250 | $64,230 | $64,613 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
More about pay in Illinois
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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