2026 reference

Illinois salary, ages 40-44

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 40-44 is $76,144. The top 10% earn at least $177,669 and the top 25% at least $111,678; the bottom 25% earn at most $48,343 and the bottom 10% at most $32,230. Average: $96,912. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.

Salary distribution

Typical earnings for ages 40-44 United States (Illinois)

  1. Top 10% earn at least$177,669
  2. Top 25% earn at least$111,678
  3. Middle (median)half earn more, half less$76,144
  4. Bottom 25% earn at most$48,343
  5. Bottom 10% earn at most$32,230
  6. Averagetotal income ÷ people$96,912

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