Illinois Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$83,390

Total Households

5,036,449

High Earners ($150k+)

24.0%

Very Low (<$20k)

11.5%

Illinois Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Illinois (2024).

Illinois Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k11.5%
Low $20k-34k9.4%
Lower Middle $35k-49k9.7%
Middle $50k-74k14.8%
Upper Middle $75k-149k30.6%
High $150k+24.0%



Household Income FAQs for Illinois

The median household income in Illinois is $83,390.

In recent years, the median household income in Illinois has increased by 49.6%.