The average salary for a project manager in Illinois is around $54,264 per year.
Avg Salary
Project managers earn an average yearly salary of $54,264.
Wages typically start from $41,984 and go up to $108,968.
2% above national average Updated in 2018
Project manager earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Project manager salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $81,119 |
| Maryland | $67,367 |
| Virginia | $66,815 |
| Utah | $66,523 |
| North Carolina | $65,136 |
| Missouri | $63,576 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,022 |
| Washington | $62,799 |
| Arizona | $62,298 |
| New Jersey | $61,532 |
| Ohio | $61,395 |
| Minnesota | $61,082 |
| New York | $58,952 |
| Colorado | $58,561 |
| California | $58,422 |
| Georgia | $58,152 |
| Texas | $58,144 |
| Massachusetts | $57,439 |
| Oregon | $56,027 |
| Illinois | $54,264 |
| Michigan | $53,000 |
| Tennessee | $51,009 |
| Wisconsin | $50,000 |
| Florida | $48,012 |
How do project manager salaries compare to similar careers?
Project managers earn 8% less than similar careers in Illinois. On average, they make less than purchasing managers but more than office managers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Purchasing manager salary | $83K |
| Investment fund manager salary | $80K |
| Consultant salary | $82K |
| Property manager salary | $64K |
| Mail superintendent salary | $74K |
| Project manager salary | $54K |
| Account manager salary | $55K |
| Aquacultural manager salary | $60K |
| Logistician salary | $61K |
| Office manager salary | $59K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)