DOL Median (Palatine, IL)
$65,947
vs National
-22.9%
National: $85,509BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,449
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,947
-22.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,509
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electrical Engineers in Palatine, IL earns $65,947 in nominal terms, which is 22.9% below the national average of $85,509. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,449 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Palatine, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider Electric LLC | $70,990 | 206 |
| AIMTRON CORPORATION | $66,000 | 6 |
| AIMTRON DESIGN STUDIO INC | $65,894 | 1 |
| HEALTHCARE PLUS CORPORATION | $61,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Electrical Engineers make in Palatine, IL?
The median Electrical Engineers salary in Palatine, IL is $65,947 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Palatine, IL a good place to work as a Electrical Engineers?
A Electrical Engineers in Palatine, IL earns 22.9% less than the national median of $85,509, or $71,449 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.