Computer Network Architects Salary in Illinois

Computer network architects in Illinois earn the most in Bloomington (average $155,430 a year) and the least in Rockford ($108,190), across the 6 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer network architects average at $138,530 and the median at $132,790 for 7,810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $139,580.

Computer Network Architects average salary by city in Illinois

Bloomington$155,430
Chicago$146,480
Peoria$139,760
Springfield$120,700
Champaign$114,400
Rockford$108,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bloomington	$155,430	$161,780	$118,130	$109,950	94
Chicago	$146,480	$143,800	$120,070	$104,275	104
Peoria	$139,760	$144,680	$102,350	$100,015	91
Springfield	$120,700	$122,050	$83,900	$87,909	93
Champaign	$114,400	$111,780	$92,570	$83,789	93
Rockford	$108,190	$97,540	$78,080	$79,727	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Network Architects salary in other states

Computer Network Architects salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1241.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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