Median DOL Salary
$89,361
Total DOL Filings
3,154
Companies Hiring
717
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Buffalo Grove, IL$89,361
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Buffalo Grove, IL is 46.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Buffalo Grove
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headstrong Services LLC | 398 | $86,000 | Other | |
| Caremark LLC | 384 | $111,010 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 255 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 96 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 90 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Vtekh Inc | 82 | $60,000 | Other | |
| CVS Pharmacy Inc. | 78 | $120,000 | Other | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 57 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| Flextronics International USA, Inc. | 56 | $100,922 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 56 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Accenture LLP | 43 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Zoro Tools, Inc. | 42 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Discover Products Inc | 37 | $82,000 | Other | |
| CAREMARK, L.L.C. | 36 | $98,450 | Other | |
| DFS Corporate Services LLC | 36 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Corptax Inc. | 32 | $90,397 | Other | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 27 | $71,760 | Other | |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC. | 23 | $123,720 | Other | |
| Genpact LLC | 23 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Siemens Industry, Inc. | 22 | $94,359 | Other | |
| Plexus Corp. | 21 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Pragma Edge Inc | 21 | $88,000 | Other | |
| IGATE Solutions LLC | 20 | $68,100 | Staffing | |
| Infosys Limited | 19 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| VENSI,INC. | 19 | $81,020 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Buffalo Grove
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $123,000 | -20.4% | 9 |
| General and Operations Managers | $116,750 | +15.1% | 6 |
| Statisticians | $107,500 | -8% | 14 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $105,690 | +4.2% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $84,000 | -23.9% | 13 |
| Sales Engineers | $83,887 | -15.1% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $81,700 | -18.1% | 18 |
| Physical Therapists | $81,120 | -21.5% | 9 |
| Civil Engineers | $79,000 | -19.1% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $74,250 | -32.1% | 23 |
| Industrial Engineers | $74,142 | -25.9% | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $66,311 | -36.2% | 16 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $62,000 | -21.8% | 9 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $51,000 | -30% | 13 |
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 Buffalo Grove, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Buffalo Grove, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $123,000 | $133,261 |
| General and Operations Managers | $116,750 | $126,489 |
| Statisticians | $107,500 | $116,468 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $105,690 | $114,507 |
| Management Analysts | $84,000 | $91,008 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.