Salary distribution
Where Illinois database architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $104,350 and $162,640, with a median of $134,490.
Database Architects in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 300 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $139,849. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 22 | $79,394 |
| Level II — qualified | 78 | $110,084 |
| Level III — experienced | 72 | $137,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 71 | $160,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Database Architects in Illinois. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medline Industries, LP. | Data Architect & Modeler | 13 | $140,000 |
| ABBVIE INC. | SENIOR TECHNOLOGY MANAGER, DATA ENGINEERING | 12 | $152,000 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Project Delivery Manager | 10 | $156,254 |
| DFS Corporate Services LLC | Data Engineer | 9 | $125,911 |
| Caterpillar Inc. | Principal Digital Architect | 8 | $147,472 |
| Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | Analytics Developer | 7 | $102,294 |
| Continental Casualty Company | Senior Data Engineer | 6 | $155,670 |
| AbbVie Inc. | Senior Data Engineer | 6 | $147,660 |
| Zurich American Insurance Company | Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect | 6 | $152,767 |
| Wavicle Data Solutions, LLC | Data Engineering Architect | 6 | $166,868 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Senior Data Engineer at Teesnap LLC$148,113GlenviewDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501292
- Senior IT Enterprise Architect at Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company (AGR US)$113,235ChicagoDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-498456
- Senior Analytics Engineer at Gemini Software Services, LLC$149,400BolingbrookDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-494434
- Data Analyst 3 at Capgemini America Inc$136,885RiverwoodsDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-493052
- Specialist Master at Deloitte Consulting LLP$194,300ChicagoDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-487674
- Principal Process Systems Engineer at HERE North America, LLC$151,998ChicagoDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-485578
- Data Solutions Engineer at Advanced Analytics LLC$127,296ChicagoDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-485301
- Specialist Master at Deloitte Consulting LLP$160,555ChicagoDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-487701
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Database Architects pay by experience level in Illinois
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Database Architects specialties in Illinois
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 152 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Engineer at a median of $127,151.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | DFS Corporate Services LLC | 86 | $127,151 |
| Data Architect | RAPP Illinois Inc. | 13 | $150,769 |
| Data Architect & Modeler | Medline Industries, LP. | 9 | $140,000 |
| Manager, Data Engineering | McDonald's Corporation | 7 | $149,743 |
| Director | ABBVIE INC. | 6 | $204,000 |
| Database Architect | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 5 | $123,000 |
| Engineer | TransUnion LLC | 5 | $154,000 |
| Software Engineer 3 (Data) | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | 5 | $96,741 |
| Senior Consultant, Data Engineering | Avanade Inc. | 5 | $135,000 |
| Project Delivery Manager | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 4 | $158,828 |
| Analytics Developer | Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | 4 | $79,394 |
| Senior IT Enterprise Architect | Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Company (AGR US) | 3 | $113,235 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Database Architects in Illinois, by industry
Median offered wage across 295 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $125,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Wavicle Data Solutions, LLC | 102 | $125,000 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 56 | $153,525 |
| Finance and insurance | DFS Corporate Services LLC | 50 | $146,921 |
| Manufacturing | ABBVIE INC. | 50 | $147,472 |
| Retail and wholesale | Medline Industries, LP. | 19 | $140,000 |
| Healthcare | Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | 8 | $106,288 |
| Real estate | Equity Residential Services, LLC | 3 | $100,000 |
| Nonprofit and civic | National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America | 3 | $139,697 |
| Education | Illinois Institute of Technology | 2 | $107,500 |
| Energy and utilities | Exelon Business Services Company LLC | 1 | $113,235 |
| Transportation and logistics | Hub Group, Inc. | 1 | $76,688 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Illinois over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.3 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Judgment and Decision Making
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 3.9 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop and document database architectures.
- 02
Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.
- 03
Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.
- 04
Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
- 05
Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures.
- 06
Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions, and function-based indexes to enable efficient access of the generic database structure.
- 07
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together, such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
- 08
Create and enforce database development standards.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+8.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Database Architects in Illinois?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Database Architects in Illinois is $134,490.
- How does Illinois compare to the national median for Database Architects?
- The Illinois median is +11.6% versus the BLS national figure of $120,457.
- What is the salary range for Database Architects in Illinois?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $82,350 and the 90th-percentile at $188,570, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Database Architects a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 8.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Database Architects?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.