Lodging Manager Salary in Illinois (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$61,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.58
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $69,250
State Rank
#41 of 51
740 employed here

How much does a Lodging Manager make in Illinois?

Lodging Managers in Illinois take home a median of $61,530 annually — roughly $29.58 an hour — which runs 11% below the national median of $69,250.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $37,320 while the top 10% make $101,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,640 and $77,680 a year.

Lodging Manager salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,320$17.94
25th percentile (early career)$47,640$22.90
50th percentile (median)$61,530$29.58
75th percentile (experienced)$77,680$37.35
90th percentile (top earners)$101,980$49.03

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories for Lodging Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$114,070
2New Jersey$107,720
3Rhode Island$106,630
4Washington$101,350
5Massachusetts$97,350

Working as a Lodging Manager in Illinois

Nationally, about 43,000 people work as Lodging 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 ($61,530) 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 a Lodging Manager make in Illinois?
The median Lodging Manager salary in Illinois is $61,530 per year, or about $29.58 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,320 at the entry level to $101,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Lodging Managers about 11% less than the national median of $69,250. Illinois ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Lodging Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $61,530 a year. About 740 Lodging Managers are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
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.