Wages vary among agencies and by area of the country. Wages also vary based on the director's level of education and responsibility.
Most full-time emergency management directors receive benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. They may also receive a retirement plan.
Emergency management directors (SOC 11-9161)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $40.66 | $49.78 | $61.52 |
| Yearly | $84,586 | $103,534 | $127,964 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $41.19 | $49.78 | $58.82 |
| Yearly | $85,673 | $103,535 | $122,337 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $48.25 | $55.54 | $79.63 |
| Yearly | $100,355 | $115,524 | $165,628 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $38.34 | $51.22 | $59.51 |
| Yearly | $79,737 | $106,533 | $123,782 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $36.83 | $45.09 | $50.33 |
| Yearly | $76,610 | $93,779 | $104,681 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $31.19 | $37.50 | $45.29 |
| Yearly | $64,869 | $78,000 | $94,215 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $31.74 | $35.75 | $51.86 |
| Yearly | $66,025 | $74,351 | $107,866 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $38.25 | $46.85 | $63.61 |
| Yearly | $79,572 | $97,452 | $132,301 | |
| United States | Hourly | $28.60 | $38.07 | $51.06 |
| Yearly | $59,480 | $79,180 | $106,200 | |