Financial Managers in Illinois. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Illinois financial managers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $128,370 and $216,800, with a median of $165,880.
Financial Managers in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 102 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $181,000. 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 | 15 | $123,600 |
| Level II — qualified | 26 | $160,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 18 | $190,023 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 30 | $250,143 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Financial Managers in Illinois. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Northern Trust Company | Financial Manager | 7 | $181,000 |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | Tax Senior Manager | 6 | $152,148 |
| ABC Supply NSC, LLC | EP&A Manager/ Financial Systems Administrator | 2 | $155,000 |
| Chime Financial, Inc. | Senior Manager, Authentication | 2 | $183,961 |
| Citibank, N.A. | Model/Analysis/Valid Senior Group Manager | 2 | $225,000 |
| Deloitte LLP | Senior Manager, Corporate Development | 2 | $249,826 |
| Deloitte Services LP | Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner | 2 | $141,855 |
| Ecolab USA Inc. | Financial Analysis Manager I | 2 | $125,750 |
| Invesco Group Services, Inc. | ETF Portfolio Manager Fixed Income | 2 | $202,500 |
| Mizuho Americas Services LLC | Director | 2 | $192,500 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Vice President - Hedge Fund at Nav Consulting Inc.$246,000OAKBROOK TERRACEWage Level IVDecided Mar 16, 2026I-200-26068-689229
- Senior Associate, ZFO Investments at Chai Trust Company LLC$175,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Mar 12, 2026I-200-26064-683993
- EP&A Manager/ Financial Systems Administrator at ABC Supply NSC, LLC$155,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Feb 25, 2026I-200-26049-649072
- Sr. Manager - Finance at Bitwise Inc.$184,000SchaumburgWage Level IIIDecided Feb 12, 2026I-200-26036-621939
- Senior Portfolio Manager at GoldenStone Investments LP$110,000ChicagoWage Level IDecided Feb 9, 2026I-200-26033-613578
- Director of Equity Research at Morningstar Research Services LLC$163,200ChicagoDecided Feb 5, 2026I-200-26029-603388
- Director, Valuation Advisory at Stout Risius Ross, LLC$165,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Jan 30, 2026I-200-26023-584291
- Senior Director, Corporate Strategy at McDonald's Corporation$316,004ChicagoWage Level IVDecided Jan 23, 2026I-200-26015-561898
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.
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Financial Managers 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.
Financial Managers specialties in Illinois
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 45 certified offers. The most common variant is Senior Manager at a median of $181,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager | Deloitte LLP | 13 | $181,000 |
| Director | Coates US Inc. | 12 | $225,888 |
| Tax Senior Manager | Deloitte Tax LLP | 7 | $152,148 |
| Financial Manager | The Northern Trust Company | 6 | $181,000 |
| Managing Director, Infrastructure | Ullico Infrastructure Management Company, LLC | 4 | $294,053 |
| Financial Analysis Manager | Ecolab USA Inc. | 3 | $125,750 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Financial Managers in Illinois, by industry
Median offered wage across 100 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Finance and insurance leads with a median of $200,016.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | The Northern Trust Company | 39 | $200,016 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Tax LLP | 26 | $181,694 |
| Manufacturing | Zenobe Americas, Inc. | 13 | $183,310 |
| Energy and utilities | Ecolab USA Inc. | 6 | $156,137 |
| Retail and wholesale | ABC Supply NSC, LLC | 4 | $151,278 |
| Technology and software | Bitwise Inc. | 4 | $186,500 |
| Real estate | Pine Tree Commercial Realty, LLC | 3 | $115,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | CEVA Freight LLC | 2 | $104,907 |
| Media and entertainment | LHC Management LLC | 2 | $161,800 |
| Education | AMOpportunities, Inc. | 1 | $180,000 |
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 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping.
- 02
Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
- 03
Communicate with stockholders or other investors to provide information or to raise capital.
- 04
Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.
- 05
Develop or analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.
- 06
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
- 07
Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans.
- 08
Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+14.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Financial Managers in Illinois?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Managers in Illinois is $165,880.
- How does Illinois compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
- The Illinois median is -0.5% versus the BLS national figure of $166,749.
- What is the salary range for Financial Managers in Illinois?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $100,070 and the 90th-percentile at $313,110, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Financial Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 14.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Financial Managers?
- 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.