Industrial Production Manager Salary in Illinois (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Industrial Production Managers in Illinois, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$127,270
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.19
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $126,060
State Rank
#16 of 50
11,570 employed here

How much does an Industrial Production Manager make in Illinois?

An Industrial Production Manager working in Illinois earns a median salary of $127,270 per year, or about $61.19 per hour. That is 1% above the national median of $126,060 for this occupation.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $82,900 while the top 10% make $205,310 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $101,990 and $162,070 a year.

Industrial Production Manager salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$82,900$39.86
25th percentile (early career)$101,990$49.03
50th percentile (median)$127,270$61.19
75th percentile (experienced)$162,070$77.92
90th percentile (top earners)$205,310$98.71

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 16th out of 50 states and territories for Industrial Production Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Delaware$153,000
2Wyoming$151,490
3Massachusetts$148,050
4New Jersey$147,260
5New Hampshire$146,590

Working as an Industrial Production Manager in Illinois

Nationally, about 246,000 people work as Industrial Production Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($127,270) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Industrial Production Manager make in Illinois?
The median Industrial Production Manager salary in Illinois is $127,270 per year, or about $61.19 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $82,900 at the entry level to $205,310 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Industrial Production Managers about 1% more than the national median of $126,060. Illinois ranks 16th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Industrial Production Managers?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $127,270 a year. About 11,570 Industrial Production Managers are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.