Median DOL Salary
$80,166
Total DOL Filings
2,033
Companies Hiring
582
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
DES PLAINES, IL$80,166
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in DES PLAINES, IL is 31.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in DES PLAINES
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svanaco, Inc | 242 | $78,105 | Other | |
| Aim Big Inc | 178 | $68,000 | Other | |
| UOP LLC | 104 | $113,625 | Other | |
| Thoughtline Technologies Inc | 104 | $82,202 | Other | |
| Edvensoft Solutions LLC | 74 | $84,030 | Other | |
| Institute of Gas Technology | 66 | $100,004 | Other | |
| Svanaco Inc dba Americaneagle.com | 54 | $80,000 | Other | |
| AIM BIG, INC. DBA AXIOM TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC. | 49 | N/A | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 41 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| UGAM SOLUTIONS SEZ PVT. LTD | 39 | $90,000 | Other | |
| NTT Data Inc | 36 | $91,021 | Other | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 30 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Wheels, LLC | 27 | $106,000 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 17 | $69,200 | Other | |
| DSC LOGISTICS,LLC | 15 | $68,955 | Other | |
| Aspire Systems Inc. | 14 | $79,800 | Other | |
| Seneca Nursing Home | 14 | $54,926 | Other | |
| FOUNDERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 13 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC | 13 | $79,747 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 13 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Vendavo | 13 | $119,340 | Other | |
| Maven Companies, Inc. | 12 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Riverpoint Management LLC | 12 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Grandison Management | 11 | $68,786 | Other | |
| LAW OFFICES OF METIN SERBEST | 11 | $72,800 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in DES PLAINES
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Managers | $110,635 | -20.6% | 5 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $105,000 | +22.9% | 5 |
| Sales Engineers | $104,666 | +5.9% | 9 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $102,000 | -38.5% | 13 |
| Chemical Engineers | $101,585 | -15.6% | 38 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $96,616 | -19.7% | 11 |
| Sales Managers | $85,550 | -39.8% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $85,000 | -27.3% | 12 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $81,000 | -3.3% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $79,400 | -28.1% | 34 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $78,500 | -23.6% | 16 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,105 | -24.9% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $77,000 | -29.6% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,000 | -24.8% | 21 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,800 | -29.6% | 17 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,708 | -29.3% | 22 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,000 | -11.8% | 5 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $68,744 | -39.5% | 11 |
| Managers, All Other | $65,000 | -51.8% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $60,258 | -24% | 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 DES PLAINES, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
DES PLAINES, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Managers | $110,635 | $119,865 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $105,000 | $113,759 |
| Sales Engineers | $104,666 | $113,398 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $102,000 | $110,509 |
| Chemical Engineers | $101,585 | $110,059 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how DES PLAINES, IL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in DES PLAINES, 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.