Take-home pay by job in Illinois
What 48 common jobs pay in Illinois, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $160,800 | $113,358 | $9,446 |
| Pharmacist | $139,080 | $99,588 | $8,299 |
| Software developer | $132,110 | $95,169 | $7,931 |
| Physician assistant | $131,950 | $95,067 | $7,922 |
| Nurse practitioner | $130,680 | $94,262 | $7,855 |
| Medical and health services manager | $117,850 | $86,049 | $7,171 |
| Physical therapist | $105,250 | $77,808 | $6,484 |
| General and operations manager | $103,570 | $76,710 | $6,392 |
| Mechanical engineer | $102,680 | $76,128 | $6,344 |
| Computer systems analyst | $101,570 | $75,402 | $6,283 |
| Police officer | $100,520 | $74,715 | $6,226 |
| Plumber | $99,950 | $74,342 | $6,195 |
| Civil engineer | $99,760 | $74,218 | $6,185 |
| Electrician | $99,560 | $74,087 | $6,174 |
| Dental hygienist | $96,670 | $72,197 | $6,016 |
| Registered nurse | $95,990 | $71,752 | $5,979 |
| Respiratory therapist | $84,090 | $63,970 | $5,331 |
| Accountant | $80,230 | $61,445 | $5,120 |
| High school teacher | $79,990 | $61,288 | $5,107 |
| Radiologic technologist | $79,930 | $61,249 | $5,104 |
| Carpenter | $79,000 | $60,641 | $5,053 |
| Firefighter | $78,380 | $60,235 | $5,020 |
| HVAC technician | $77,410 | $59,601 | $4,967 |
| HR specialist | $76,820 | $59,215 | $4,935 |
| Elementary school teacher | $75,320 | $58,234 | $4,853 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $75,000 | $58,025 | $4,835 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $63,220 | $49,993 | $4,166 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $60,320 | $47,806 | $3,984 |
| IT support specialist | $59,860 | $47,459 | $3,955 |
| Bookkeeper | $49,560 | $39,693 | $3,308 |
| Auto mechanic | $49,170 | $39,399 | $3,283 |
| Dental assistant | $48,610 | $38,977 | $3,248 |
| Administrative assistant | $48,310 | $38,751 | $3,229 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $47,380 | $38,049 | $3,171 |
| Pharmacy technician | $46,650 | $37,499 | $3,125 |
| Customer service representative | $46,130 | $37,107 | $3,092 |
| Medical assistant | $46,090 | $37,077 | $3,090 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $45,960 | $36,979 | $3,082 |
| Warehouse worker | $40,550 | $32,899 | $2,742 |
| Security guard | $39,490 | $32,100 | $2,675 |
| Janitor | $37,810 | $30,834 | $2,569 |
| Restaurant cook | $37,580 | $30,660 | $2,555 |
| Receptionist | $37,400 | $30,524 | $2,544 |
| Teaching assistant | $36,990 | $30,215 | $2,518 |
| Childcare worker | $35,830 | $29,341 | $2,445 |
| Retail salesperson | $35,370 | $28,994 | $2,416 |
| Cashier | $34,490 | $28,330 | $2,361 |
| Waiter or waitress | $31,200 | $25,850 | $2,154 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.