2026 reference

Illinois salary, ages 45-49

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 45-49 is $76,144. The top 10% earn at least $182,745 and the top 25% at least $117,769; the bottom 25% earn at most $48,732 and the bottom 10% at most $33,503. Average: $101,105. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.

Salary distribution

Typical earnings for ages 45-49 United States (Illinois)

  1. Top 10% earn at least$182,745
  2. Top 25% earn at least$117,769
  3. Middle (median)half earn more, half less$76,144
  4. Bottom 25% earn at most$48,732
  5. Bottom 10% earn at most$33,503
  6. Averagetotal income ÷ people$101,105

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