Telecommunications Installation Manager Salary in Illinois

How much does a Telecommunications Installation Manager make in Illinois?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Telecommunications Installation Manager in Illinois is $105,027 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Telecommunications Installation Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,806
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,309 to $117,997
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,640
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Telecommunications Installation Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $117,997 $9,833 $2,269 $57
Average $105,027 $8,752 $2,020 $50
25th Percentile $93,309 $7,776 $1,794 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Telecommunications Installation Manager Salaries

A Telecommunications Installation Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Telecommunications Installation Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Telecommunications Installation Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $100,654
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $101,179
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,403
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,802
  • Expert (over 8 years): $106,382
Levels Salary
Entry Level Telecommunications Installation Manager$100,654
Intermediate Level Telecommunications Installation Manager$101,179
Senior Level Telecommunications Installation Manager$102,403
Specialist Level Telecommunications Installation Manager$103,802
Expert Level Telecommunications Installation Manager$106,382
$100,654 0 yr
$101,179 < 2 yrs
$102,403 2-4 yrs
$103,802 5-8 yrs
$106,382 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Telecommunications Installation Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Effingham: $96,813
  • Saint Peter: $96,681
  • Salem: $97,048

Telecommunications Installation Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Telecommunications Installation Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $116,204. While startup companies pay approximate $98,319.

Telecommunications Installation Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$98,319
Growth Stage51~500$103,979
Established501~5000$112,230
Enterprise5000+$116,204

Telecommunications Installation Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Telecommunications Installation Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Telecommunications Installation Manager positions in Software & Networking or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Telecommunications Installation Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Telecommunications Installation Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Business Services$115,529$56.010%
Energy & Utilities$115,529$56.010%
Healthcare$115,529$56.010%
Internet$115,529$56.010%
Retail & Wholesale$115,529$56.010%

Telecommunications Installation Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Telecommunications Installation Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$93,309
Average $105,027/year
$117,997
$7,776
Average $8,752/month
$9,833
$1,794
Average $2,020/week
$2,269
$45
Average $50/hour
$57
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $117,997 $9,833 $2,269 $57
Average $105,027 $8,752 $2,020 $50
25th Percentile $93,309 $7,776 $1,794 $45

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