Salary Intelligence

Is $40,000 a good salary
in Illinois?

See how $40,000/year ranks against workers in Illinois, what it leaves after rent and essentials, and how it compares to other states.

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Salary Insight

This salary is below average in this state (-42% vs median), leaving an estimated $849/month after rent and essentials.

15th
Percentile in Illinois
🟡 Manageable
Lifestyle rating
$849
Est. monthly savings
⚠️Median rent in Illinois takes up 54% of your take-home. Financial advisors recommend keeping rent under 30%. See full budget breakdown →

Estimates use state median rent and 15% essentials allocation. See how this compares to others in Illinois →

Monthly budget

Monthly take-home (single)$2,705
Median rent in Illinois−-$443
Essentials estimate (15%)−$406
Monthly left over$849
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