Top Paying Jobs in Springfield, IL (2026)
Springfield, IL has 80 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($191,720), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($135,200), Pharmacists ($135,060). The cost of living index is 92.75 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,203/month.
$121K
Avg. median salary
92.75
Cost of living index
$1,203
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Springfield
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $192K | $92.17/hr |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $135K | $65/hr |
| 3 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.93/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $133K | $64/hr |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $130K | $62.4/hr |
| 6 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $130K | $62.32/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $129K | $62.15/hr |
| 8 | Lawyers | Legal | $127K | $61.15/hr |
| 9 | Managers, All Other | Management | $127K | $60.82/hr |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $126K | $60.34/hr |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | Management | $124K | $59.45/hr |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $123K | $59.36/hr |
| 13 | Sales Managers | Management | $122K | $58.7/hr |
| 14 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $116K | $55.7/hr |
| 15 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $116K | $55.64/hr |
| 16 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $114K | $54.81/hr |
| 17 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $108K | $52.05/hr |
| 18 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $108K | $/hr |
| 19 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $107K | $51.37/hr |
| 20 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $106K | $50.97/hr |
| 21 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $106K | $50.85/hr |
| 22 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $104K | $50.22/hr |
| 23 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $104K | $50.15/hr |
| 24 | Construction Managers | Management | $104K | $49.84/hr |
| 25 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $103K | $49.61/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Springfield
Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
Studio apartment (FMR)$/mo
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2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,203/mo
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