Illinois Median
$99,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.94
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $124,900
State Rank
#32 of 44
1,150 employed here
How much does a Sales Engineer make in Illinois?
A Sales Engineer working in Illinois earns a median salary of $99,710 per year, or about $47.94 per hour. That is 20% below the national median of $124,900 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $74,570 while the top 10% make $162,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $83,710 and $134,700 a year.
Sales Engineer salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $74,570 | $35.85 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $83,710 | $40.25 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $99,710 | $47.94 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $134,700 | $64.76 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $162,590 | $78.17 |
|
How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 32nd out of 44 states and territories for Sales Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Sales Engineer salary in other states
Delaware $167,200Maryland $153,410Rhode Island $149,750Washington $147,620Colorado $139,990California $139,160New Jersey $139,010New York $137,480Massachusetts $136,200West Virginia $135,260Arizona $131,870Arkansas $130,760Texas $130,610Oregon $128,170Idaho $128,030Florida $125,530Connecticut $123,660Louisiana $121,680North Carolina $121,530New Mexico $119,420South Dakota $119,110Wisconsin $117,970Utah $117,650Vermont $116,790Oklahoma $114,520South Carolina $114,250Michigan $114,180Tennessee $111,580New Hampshire $107,850Alabama $104,410Minnesota $100,570Nevada $99,020Georgia $98,840Pennsylvania $98,500Kansas $98,000Ohio $97,420Maine $95,180Missouri $90,960Kentucky $90,190Nebraska $90,140Iowa $83,450Indiana $74,960Alaska $71,080
Working as a Sales Engineer in Illinois
Nationally, about 52,000 people work as Sales Engineers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($99,710) 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 Sales Engineer make in Illinois?
The median Sales Engineer salary in Illinois is $99,710 per year, or about $47.94 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $74,570 at the entry level to $162,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Sales Engineers about 20% less than the national median of $124,900. Illinois ranks 32nd out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Sales Engineers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $99,710 a year. About 1,150 Sales Engineers 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.