DOL Median (WHEATON, IL)
$99,778
vs National
-9.3%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,102
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$99,778
-9.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in WHEATON, IL earns $99,778 in nominal terms, which is 9.3% below the national average of $110,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $108,102 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in WHEATON, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | $96,616 | 1,249 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in WHEATON, IL?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in WHEATON, IL is $99,778 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is WHEATON, IL a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in WHEATON, IL earns 9.3% less than the national median of $110,000, or $108,102 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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