Side-by-side distribution
Florida
$84,999
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 35.8%
- Live roles
- 4,015
Illinois
$105,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 57.7%
- Live roles
- 3,154
Highest-paying jobs
Associate Director, Paid Social
Strategic Account Executive - Miami/Tampa (Remote)
Psychiatrist (MD / DO)
Hematologist Oncologist 100k SIGN ON BONUS Palm Coast FL
Hematologist Oncologist South Miami FL
Hematologist Oncologist 100k SIGN ON BONUS Daytona Ormond Beach FL
Hematologist Oncologist 100k SIGN ON BONUS Bradenton FL
Hematologist Oncologist 100k SIGN ON BONUS Port Richey FL
Hematologist Oncologist Fort Lauderdale FL
Hematologist Oncologist 50k SIGN ON BONUS Tampa FL
Highest-paying jobs
Sales Leader, Quality Engineering Services
Co-Founder & CEO - AI Retail Planning Autopilot
Electronics Engineering Technician
Strategic Account Executive - Chicago (Remote)
Director / VP Sales
Psychiatrist (MD / DO)
Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher
Dentist
Employment Law Attorney
Psych Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, Psych APRN)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Gotham Enterprises Ltd
|
$100,000 | 160 |
NoGigiddy
|
$42,640 | 65 |
Serenity Mental Health Centers
|
$55,120 | 33 |
| TD TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant | $36,400 | 30 |
H2 Health
|
$77,750 | 24 |
Charlie Health
|
$72,500 | 23 |
Gemini
|
$170,000 | 22 |
Lap of Love
|
$68,750 | 22 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Gotion, Inc.
|
$100,000 | 88 |
Okta
|
$214,000 | 70 |
The Symicor Group
|
$102,500 | 48 |
Real Chemistry
|
$123,750 | 40 |
|
NoGigiddy
|
$43,680 | 36 |
Optiver
|
$200,000 | 34 |
Tricoci University
|
$44,720 | 34 |
Metropolis
|
$115,000 | 29 |
Highest-paying roles in Florida
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| DevOps | $161,000 | 10 |
| Software Engineer | $153,700 | 81 |
| Nurse | $129,568 | 50 |
| Recruiter | $122,500 | 110 |
| Financial Analyst | $118,250 | 18 |
| Accountant | $112,200 | 3 |
| Customer Success | $96,000 | 264 |
| Marketing Manager | $93,000 | 122 |
| Project Manager | $90,000 | 83 |
| Data Analyst | $85,000 | 42 |
Highest-paying roles in Illinois
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| UX Designer | $167,250 | 4 |
| DevOps | $161,000 | 48 |
| Software Engineer | $151,250 | 125 |
| Sales | $132,500 | 553 |
| Data Scientist | $131,250 | 6 |
| Customer Success | $130,845 | 378 |
| Product Manager | $127,500 | 285 |
| Marketing Manager | $122,000 | 198 |
| Project Manager | $115,000 | 186 |
| Recruiter | $110,125 | 228 |
Florida vs Illinois: which pays more?
The median for Florida is $84,999 per year (typically $50,000–$140,000), versus $105,000 for Illinois ($67,500–$160,219). That puts Illinois about 24% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Florida and Illinois are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.