DOL Median (Illinois)
$84,007
vs National
+0.2%
National: $83,830BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$91,015
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$84,007
+0.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,830
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Commercial Pilots in Illinois earns $84,007 in nominal terms, which is 0.2% above the national average of $83,830. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $91,015 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Win Win Aviation Inc | $84,007 | 1 |
| WINDY CITY FLYERS, INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Commercial Pilots make in Illinois?
The median Commercial Pilots salary in Illinois is $84,007 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Commercial Pilots?
A Commercial Pilots in Illinois earns 0.2% more than the national median of $83,830, or $91,015 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.