Median DOL Salary
$78,004
Total DOL Filings
4,115
Companies Hiring
676
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Arlington Heights, IL$78,004
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Arlington Heights, IL is 28% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Arlington Heights
Highest-Paying Occupations in Arlington Heights
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,483 | -24.9% | 12 |
| Financial Managers | $124,253 | -22.3% | 10 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $107,500 | +32.4% | 12 |
| Financial Examiners | $98,525 | -1.2% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $94,536 | -6.8% | 13 |
| Credit Analysts | $90,170 | +10.8% | 22 |
| Electrical Engineers | $85,000 | -18.3% | 27 |
| Sales Engineers | $80,579 | -18.5% | 16 |
| Management Analysts | $75,000 | -32.1% | 27 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,000 | -24.8% | 21 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $74,277 | -27.7% | 10 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $71,360 | -41.2% | 28 |
| Lawyers | $71,094 | -54.8% | 5 |
| Sales Managers | $65,000 | -54.3% | 5 |
| Logisticians | $65,000 | -15.1% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapists | $62,400 | -36.9% | 9 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,400 | -39.6% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $54,933 | -45.1% | 7 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $52,500 | -27.4% | 6 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $50,000 | -35.9% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Illinois
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Illinois.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $234,880 | 1,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $222,960 | 100 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,260 | 1,540 |
| Physicians, All Other | $218,880 | 18,680 |
| Pediatricians, General | $207,740 | 1,340 |
| Dentists, General | $180,420 | 4,820 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $175,090 | 1,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,720 | 27,550 |
| Financial Managers | $159,990 | 53,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $158,690 | 3,100 |
Salary Trend in Arlington Heights, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Arlington Heights, IL has a cost of living index of 92.3, which is 7.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $108,342 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,483 | $134,868 |
| Financial Managers | $124,253 | $134,618 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $107,500 | $116,468 |
| Financial Examiners | $98,525 | $106,744 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $94,536 | $102,423 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Arlington Heights, IL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Arlington Heights, IL
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.