Median DOL Salary
$84,697
Total DOL Filings
221
Companies Hiring
86
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
West Chicago, IL$84,697
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in West Chicago, IL is 39% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in West Chicago
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonite Corporation | 28 | $92,850 | Other | |
| BENEFICIAL TECH SERVICES, INC | 26 | $102,690 | Other | |
| ADS Alliance Data Systems, Inc. | 18 | $98,451 | Other | |
| Epsilon Data Management LLC | 12 | $128,050 | Other | |
| AMERIXPRESS, INC. | 10 | $51,043 | Other | |
| BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY | 10 | $88,800 | Other | |
| EVOLUTION SORBENT PRODUCTS | 6 | $150,000 | Other | |
| DataLogix Texas, Inc. | 5 | $63,222 | Other | |
| Aperion Care West Chicago, LLC | 5 | $27,206 | Other | |
| Siemens Industry, Inc. | 5 | $94,359 | Other | |
| TKO LOGISTICS INC | 4 | $62,223 | Other | |
| M&F Collaboration Inc | 4 | $88,150 | Other | |
| Grandison Management | 4 | $68,786 | Other | |
| U'SAgain, LLC | 4 | $50,400 | Other | |
| CORTZ INC. | 4 | $36,504 | Other | |
| Systems Guild, Inc. | 3 | $83,000 | Other | |
| Sims Recycling Solutions, Inc. | 3 | $86,500 | Other | |
| VIDHYA R&D MANAGEMENT INC | 3 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Wave Inc | 2 | $90,646 | Other | |
| Antra Inc | 2 | $84,500 | Other | |
| Flowserve U.S. Inc | 2 | $88,000 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 2 | $105,645 | Other | |
| ROYAL CORINTHIAN, INC | 2 | $62,400 | Other | |
| ALTON INDUSTRY GROUP LTD | 2 | $64,376 | Other | |
| MSI Express, Inc. | 2 | $70,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in West Chicago
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemists | $84,410 | -13.1% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $76,637 | -23.2% | 6 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,043 | -14.6% | 12 |
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 West Chicago, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemists | $84,410 | $91,452 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $76,637 | $83,031 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,043 | $55,301 |
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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.