Purchasing Managers Salary in Illinois

Purchasing managers in Illinois earn the most in Peoria (average $182,290 a year) and the least in Champaign ($127,320), across the 5 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the purchasing managers average at $161,930 and the median at $153,370 for 4,160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $156,360.

Purchasing Managers average salary by city in Illinois

Peoria$182,290
Chicago$162,950
Springfield$151,810
Rockford$134,580
Champaign$127,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Peoria	$182,290	$174,430	$141,670	$126,979	91
Chicago	$162,950	$155,080	$128,970	$114,717	104
Springfield	$151,810	$135,560	$111,380	$107,655	93
Rockford	$134,580	$126,970	$100,720	$96,731	92
Champaign	$127,320	$117,450	$113,610	$92,128	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Purchasing Managers salary in other states

Purchasing Managers 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 11-3061.
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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