Computer and Information Systems Managers pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $112,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $280,060 or more. The middle half of computer and information systems managers in Chicago earn between $138,190 and $214,880.
- $113K10th
- $138K25th
- $174KMedian
- $215K75th
- $280K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $184,810 | $15,401 | $88.85 |
| Median | $173,760 | $14,480 | $83.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $138,190 | $11,516 | $66.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $214,880 | $17,907 | $103.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Systems Managers pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Computer and information systems managers in Chicago earn 3% more than the Illinois average ($179,190) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($192,160). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $175,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $184,810 | $173,760 | $112,980 | $280,060 | 24,950 |
| Illinois | $179,190 | $171,730 | $105,350 | $273,500 | 31,680 |
| United States | $192,160 | $175,140 | $107,550 | $297,510 | 670,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $184,810, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $128,596 a year, or $10,716 a month and $4,946 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $132,089 | $11,007 |
| Working in IL | $128,596 | $10,716 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for computer and information systems managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $184,810 buys what about $178,397 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 2nd of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Bloomington pays the most ($194,340).
- Bloomington$194,340
- Chicago$184,810
- Peoria$179,230
- Springfield$157,760
- Rockford$155,590
- Kankakee$145,550
- Champaign$143,480
- Decatur$139,750
All Computer and Information Systems Managers salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for computer and information systems managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($319,670).
- San Jose, CA$319,670
- San Francisco, CA$249,040
- Seattle, WA$231,400
- New York, NY$224,990
- Boston, MA$220,300
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Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in Chicago: questions
How much do computer and information systems managers make an hour in Chicago?
$88.85 an hour on average, and $83.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information systems managers salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $112,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $138,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information systems managers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $128,596 a year ($10,716 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $184,810.
Do computer and information systems managers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($192,160).
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 11-3021; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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