DOL Median (Illinois)
$120,000
vs National
-1.3%
National: $121,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$130,011
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$120,000
-1.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$121,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Compensation and Benefits Managers in Illinois earns $120,000 in nominal terms, which is 1.3% below the national average of $121,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $130,011 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur J. Gallagher Service Company, LLC | $170,165 | 1 |
| BUCK CONSULTANTS LLC | $170,000 | 4 |
| Kraft Heinz Foods Company | $150,446 | 1 |
| Dover Corporation | $120,000 | 2 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | $114,450 | 2 |
| CONCEPT SCHOOLS NFP | $53,227 | 1 |
| AbbVie Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| AER, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| AMNS CALVERT LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Mars Incorporated | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Compensation and Benefits Managers make in Illinois?
The median Compensation and Benefits Managers salary in Illinois is $120,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Compensation and Benefits Managers?
A Compensation and Benefits Managers in Illinois earns 1.3% less than the national median of $121,600, or $130,011 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.