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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Data Engineer Salary After Tax in Springfield

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท IL ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.88

Data Engineer Salary Range

25th Percentile

$95,000

Take-home:

$70,515

$5,876/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$120,000

Take-home:

$86,833

$7,236/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$155,000

Take-home:

$109,022

$9,085/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $120,000

Gross Salary$120,000
Federal Tax(15.0%)โ€“$18,047
IL State Taxโ€“$5,940
Social Securityโ€“$7,440
Medicareโ€“$1,740
Annual Take-Home$86,833
$7,236Monthly
$3,340Bi-Weekly
27.64%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Springfield

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)13.8% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,000/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,250/mo

COL Index

0.88

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,809/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $7,236 ($86,832/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,618

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$2,171

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,447

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$43,416

Wants / year

$26,050

Savings / year

$17,366

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Data Engineer salary in Springfield?

The median Data Engineer salary in Springfield (IL) is $120,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $95,000 and the 75th percentile is $155,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Data Engineer in Springfield?

At the median salary of $120,000, a Data Engineer in IL takes home approximately $86,833 per year ($7,236/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 27.64%.

Can a Data Engineer afford rent in Springfield?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Springfield is $1,000/month. On the median Data Engineer salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 13.8%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,809/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Data Engineer salaries in Springfield?

Springfield has a cost-of-living index of 0.88 (1.00 = national average). Springfield is 12% cheaper than the US average, so the Data Engineer salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.