Median DOL Salary
$78,282
Total DOL Filings
357
Companies Hiring
72
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
DeKalb, IL$78,282
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in DeKalb, IL is 28.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in DeKalb
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | 266 | $71,000 | Other | |
| M. A. Mortenson Company | 13 | $89,743 | Other | |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | 8 | $80,080 | Other | |
| Grandison Management | 5 | $68,786 | Other | |
| Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 | 5 | $52,000 | Other | |
| Alliance Rehab, Inc. | 5 | $58,552 | Other | |
| Win Win Aviation Inc | 5 | $97,386 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | 4 | $70,990 | Staffing | |
| LHP Data Analytic Solutions LLC | 3 | $82,181 | Other | |
| SAMUEL AND NUK INC | 3 | $36,525 | Other | |
| 3M Company | 2 | $103,000 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 2 | $105,645 | Other | |
| WIN AVIATION MAINTENANCE INC. | 2 | $71,500 | Other | |
| ALFVO LLC. | 2 | $111,067 | Other | |
| Cloud Data Systems Inc | 2 | $90,210 | Other | |
| Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | 2 | $75,671 | Other | |
| HS Solutions Inc | 2 | $80,000 | Other | |
| UMESH P GOSWAMI MD SC | 2 | $38,896 | Other | |
| Microsoft Corporation | 2 | $137,503 | Other | |
| TAITConsultingGroup LLC | 2 | $94,027 | Other | |
| American Marketing & Publishing LLC | 2 | $69,000 | Other | |
| Mahaugha LLC | 2 | $89,253 | Other | |
| Tecaholic LLC | 2 | $106,558 | Other | |
| DEKALB CUSD #428 | 1 | $62,827 | Other | |
| APPLIED MATERIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INC. | 1 | $46,883 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in DeKalb
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,690 | +53.6% | 13 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -12.3% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $79,893 | -22.7% | 7 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -41.7% | 14 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | +9.5% | 9 |
| Statisticians | $70,192 | -39.9% | 8 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,750 | -30.7% | 6 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | +7.6% | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,695 | -35.8% | 8 |
| Chemists | $46,790 | -51.9% | 6 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $45,011 | -17.7% | 5 |
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 DeKalb, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
DeKalb, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,690 | $137,259 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | $97,508 |
| Physical Therapists | $79,893 | $86,558 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | $81,257 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | $81,257 |
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.