Salary distribution
Where Illinois financial managers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Financial Managers in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 91 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $182,801. 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 | 13 | $123,600 |
| Level II — qualified | 19 | $160,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 14 | $190,023 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 26 | $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 |
| RSM US LLP | Risk Consulting Director | 2 | $153,314 |
| Chime Financial, Inc. | Senior Manager, Authentication | 2 | $183,961 |
| Citibank, N.A. | Model/Analysis/Valid Senior Group Manager | 2 | $225,000 |
| Zenobe Americas, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance | 2 | $310,000 |
| Deloitte LLP | Senior Manager, Corporate Development | 2 | $249,826 |
| Mizuho Americas Services LLC | Director | 2 | $192,500 |
| Invesco Group Services, Inc. | ETF Portfolio Manager Fixed Income | 2 | $202,500 |
| Ullico Infrastructure Management Company, LLC | Managing Director, Infrastructure | 2 | $294,053 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Manager Marketing & Partnership Finance at Hyatt Corporation$126,000ChicagoDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-468655
- Chief Financial & Business Manager at LHC Management LLC$200,000ChicagoDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25311-385744
- Senior Director, Credit Strategy and Pricing at LendingClub Bank National Association$263,000ChicagoDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-373782
- Risk Consulting Director at RSM US LLP$175,286ChicagoDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-373617
- Senior Manager, Authentication at Chime Financial, Inc.$221,312ChicagoDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-373575
- Managing Director, Portfolio Operations Group at Blackstone, Inc.$300,000ChicagoDecided Nov 7, 2025I-203-25306-357105
- Director at Intrinsic LLC$215,000NorthbrookDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25305-354432
- Sr. Commercial Financial Manager at Belden Inc.$150,000ChicagoDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-344454
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.
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 42 certified offers. The most common variant is Senior Manager at a median of $181,901.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager | Deloitte LLP | 12 | $181,901 |
| Director | LendingClub Bank National Association | 10 | $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 90 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Finance and insurance leads with a median of $219,752.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | The Northern Trust Company | 35 | $219,752 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Tax LLP | 24 | $181,694 |
| Manufacturing | Zenobe Americas, Inc. | 13 | $183,310 |
| Energy and utilities | Ecolab USA Inc. | 5 | $137,000 |
| Real estate | Pine Tree Commercial Realty, LLC | 3 | $115,000 |
| Technology and software | Google LLC | 3 | $189,000 |
| Media and entertainment | LHC Management LLC | 2 | $161,800 |
| Transportation and logistics | Tiflis Transportation Inc | 2 | $104,907 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 2 | $145,178 |
| 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 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)
- 4.7 / 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 $159,990.
- How does Illinois compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
- The Illinois median is +0.4% versus the BLS national figure of $159,352.
- 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.