The median annual wage for Commercial Pilots in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $160,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $195,120.
An estimated 640 people work as commercial pilots in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $160,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $195,120 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $70,330 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 640 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.