Median DOL Salary
$78,255
Total DOL Filings
536
Companies Hiring
238
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Palatine, IL$78,255
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Palatine, IL is 28.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Palatine
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinuc llc | 79 | $61,000 | Other | |
| Vensar Technology, Inc. | 41 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Professional Vision Technologies Inc | 29 | $71,531 | Other | |
| Whiztek Corp | 28 | $90,002 | Other | |
| AIMTRON CORPORATION | 21 | $61,360 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 16 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Tecaholic LLC | 12 | $106,558 | Other | |
| APERION CARE PLUM GROVE | 10 | $33,883 | Other | |
| Schneider Electric LLC | 8 | $88,858 | Other | |
| Ultimate Care, Inc. | 7 | $60,320 | Other | |
| DFS Corporate Services LLC | 7 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Community Consolidated School District 15 | 7 | $60,168 | Other | |
| eTek IT Services Inc | 7 | $83,595 | Other | |
| International Code Council, Inc. | 7 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Weber-Stephen Products, LLC | 7 | $138,279 | Other | |
| S. K. GHOSH ASSOCIATES INC. | 6 | $70,200 | Other | |
| Z3 Technologies Inc. | 6 | $68,000 | Other | |
| East Gate Trading Compnay Inc. dba Rugport | 6 | $29,515 | Other | |
| AIMTRON DESIGN STUDIO INC | 6 | $61,693 | Other | |
| ECAP & SOL INC | 6 | $67,500 | Other | |
| JEDIRECT CORP | 5 | $66,560 | Other | |
| ENTELLI CONSULTING LLC | 5 | $78,500 | Other | |
| CAPITAL FORENSICS INC | 5 | $57,658 | Other | |
| Marlabs LLC | 5 | $74,400 | Other | |
| Grandison Management | 4 | $68,786 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Palatine
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | -13.5% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $76,981 | -21.2% | 16 |
| Electrical Engineers | $65,947 | -36.6% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,400 | -39.6% | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $61,464 | -38.4% | 6 |
| Sewers, Hand | $29,515 | -13.2% | 6 |
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 Palatine, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Palatine, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | $169,014 |
| Civil Engineers | $76,981 | $83,402 |
| Electrical Engineers | $65,947 | $71,449 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,400 | $67,606 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $61,464 | $66,592 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Palatine, IL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Palatine, 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.