Median DOL Salary
$94,763
Total DOL Filings
2,117
Companies Hiring
298
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
NORTH CHICAGO, IL$94,763
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in NORTH CHICAGO, IL is 55.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in NORTH CHICAGO
Highest-Paying Occupations in NORTH CHICAGO
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Managers | $300,000 | +123.4% | 5 |
| Marketing Managers | $180,000 | +16.5% | 33 |
| Managers, All Other | $145,860 | +8.2% | 8 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $136,297 | +20% | 12 |
| Economists | $125,000 | +10.8% | 13 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $122,750 | -25.9% | 20 |
| Epidemiologists | $122,500 | +23.5% | 13 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $121,550 | -23.4% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $120,000 | +64.7% | 9 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $110,000 | +40.3% | 75 |
| Industrial Engineers | $106,500 | +6.5% | 6 |
| Statisticians | $105,000 | -10.2% | 166 |
| Chemists | $103,000 | +6% | 45 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $96,000 | +19.2% | 38 |
| Chemical Engineers | $95,000 | -21.1% | 20 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $92,500 | +17.7% | 13 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $92,000 | +16% | 17 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $81,000 | -20.1% | 5 |
| Compliance Officers | $78,713 | -0.8% | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $74,693 | -25.1% | 15 |
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 NORTH CHICAGO, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
NORTH CHICAGO, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Managers | $300,000 | $325,027 |
| Marketing Managers | $180,000 | $195,016 |
| Managers, All Other | $145,860 | $158,028 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $136,297 | $147,667 |
| Economists | $125,000 | $135,428 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how NORTH CHICAGO, IL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in NORTH CHICAGO, 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.