2026 reference

Illinois salary, ages 20-24

U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners

In Illinois, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time, year-round wage and salary earners ages 20-24 is $37,564. The top 10% earn at least $70,013 and the top 25% at least $50,763; the bottom 25% earn at most $28,427 and the bottom 10% at most $19,290. Average: $43,064. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.

Salary distribution

Typical earnings for ages 20-24 United States (Illinois)

  1. Top 10% earn at least$70,013
  2. Top 25% earn at least$50,763
  3. Middle (median)half earn more, half less$37,564
  4. Bottom 25% earn at most$28,427
  5. Bottom 10% earn at most$19,290
  6. Averagetotal income ÷ people$43,064

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