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May 2025 BLS data · live take-home
Electricians Salary in Illinois
The median annual salary for electricians in Illinois is $99,560, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.
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Salary breakdown
Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.
Take-home per check
2026 rates · biweekly
Gross pay (per check)$3,829
Federal income tax-$503
Social Security-$237
Medicare-$56
State income tax (IL)-$184
Net take-home$2,850
Annual net: $74,087Effective rate: 25.6%
Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Illinois state rules; local taxes excluded.
Electricians pay across Illinois scenarios
The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of electricians in Illinois earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Illinois paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.
Official Illinois wage range
These are published annual BLS thresholds, not entry-level and maximum salaries. Employer, experience, specialty and metro area can materially change an offer.
| P10 | P25 | P50 median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49,240 | $73,520 | $99,560 | $117,460 | $123,660 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median Electricians salary in Illinois?
The median annual salary for electricians in Illinois is $99,560 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,850 per biweekly check.
How much does a electricians take home in Illinois after taxes?
On the median salary of $99,560, a single filer in Illinois takes home approximately $2,850 every two weeks ($3,829 gross). The effective tax rate is 25.6%.
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