Engineering Professor salary in Champaign, IL
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Urbana.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Median salary$120,000
Middle 50%$99.2k–$125.6k
vs. national median+20%comparison median $100,000
Filings16FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,754 |
| 25th | $99,200 |
| 50th (median) | $120,000 |
| 75th | $125,625 |
| 90th | $134,264 |
Cost of living
Champaign's median Engineering Professor salary of $120,000 is worth about $129,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Champaign = 92.7).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | $120,000 | 16 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 7 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.