DOL Median (Illinois)
$73,235
vs National
-13.8%
National: $85,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,345
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,235
-13.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Construction Managers in Illinois earns $73,235 in nominal terms, which is 13.8% below the national average of $85,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $79,345 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CB&I | $149,760 | 20 |
| Lend Lease | $143,936 | 5 |
| Lendlease US Services Inc. | $139,000 | 1 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | $133,750 | 1 |
| Broeren Russo Builders, Inc. | $124,592 | 1 |
| Veolia North America LLC | $123,510 | 1 |
| Hyatt Corporation | $120,000 | 2 |
| The University of Chicago | $119,860 | 2 |
| Case Foundation Company | $118,373 | 1 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | $117,915 | 3 |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | $117,819 | 22 |
| ARCO/Murray National Construction Company, LLC | $115,000 | 1 |
| Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. | $104,531 | 21 |
| Jacobs Project Management Company | $103,105 | 19 |
| Arcadis U.S. Inc. | $101,000 | 53 |
| Gilbane Building Company | $100,000 | 9 |
| IMPERIAL REALTY COMPANY | $100,000 | 1 |
| W W Grainger, Inc. | $99,000 | 1 |
| FAITHFUL+GOULD, INC. | $95,680 | 26 |
| HILLROM COMPANY, INC. | $90,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Construction Managers make in Illinois?
The median Construction Managers salary in Illinois is $73,235 based on 147 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Construction Managers?
A Construction Managers in Illinois earns 13.8% less than the national median of $85,000, or $79,345 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.