Project Coordinator salary in Champaign-Urbana, IL
Hiring a project coordinator costs less in Champaign-Urbana than in Illinois or the country as a whole. The median is $90,770 a year1: 12.3% below the Illinois statewide median of $103,470 and 11.3% below the US median of $102,320. Nationally it ranks #282 of 518 areas. About 310 project coordinators work here, 1% of the Illinois total.
BLS occupation 13-1082, area Champaign-Urbana, IL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Champaign-Urbana against Illinois and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $61,580 | $90,770 | $145,380 | |
| Illinois | $65,300 | $103,470 | $163,910 | |
| United States | $61,580 | $102,320 | $167,970 |
The middle half of project coordinators in Champaign-Urbana earns $68,280–$107,420. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $145,380, only 2.4 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $39,140 wide, against $51,360 across Illinois and $54,660 nationally: employers in Champaign-Urbana pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a project coordinator here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,580 | $5,132 | $29.61 | $79,458 |
| 25th percentile | $68,280 | $5,690 | $32.83 | $88,103 |
| Median | $90,770 | $7,564 | $43.64 | $117,123 |
| 75th percentile | $107,420 | $8,952 | $51.64 | $138,606 |
| 90th percentile | $145,380 | $12,115 | $69.89 | $187,587 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $16,650 a year in pay and about $21,484 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $22,490 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $102,320 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Champaign-Urbana, and the Illinois statewide median of $103,470 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Champaign-Urbana
At the $90,770 median, a local hire costs about $117,123 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $26,353 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Champaign-Urbana
Project coordinators have the highest median of the 16 roles we track in Champaign-Urbana; virtual receptionists have the lowest, at $36,880.
| Role | Median | vs project coordinator | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | this role | 310 | |
| Accountant | -23.2% | 730 | |
| Executive Assistant | -24.5% | 260 | |
| Recruiter | -25.8% | 540 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -27.5% | 380 |
Measured against the US median, project coordinators rank #12 of the 16 roles we track in Champaign-Urbana (-11.3%), between executive assistants (-10.5%) and recruiters (-11.3%). The typical role here is at -7.3%, so, measured against the US, project coordinators cost less in Champaign-Urbana than the area's general pay level would suggest. Project coordinators hold 3.7% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Champaign-Urbana, 4.5% across Illinois and 6.8% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Illinois
Across the 12 areas of Illinois with data for this job, the median runs from $86,680 in the East Central Illinois nonmetro area to $123,730 in Peoria, a gap of $37,050 a year. All 5 areas in Illinois with more project coordinators than Champaign-Urbana also pay more, among them Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN ($105,320) and Peoria, IL ($123,730).
| Area | Median | vs Champaign-Urbana | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois (Nonmetro) | +6.2% | 250 | |
| Kankakee, IL | +5.5% | 70 | |
| Rockford, IL | +4.3% | 390 | |
| West Central Illinois (Nonmetro) | +2.8% | 240 | |
| South Illinois (Nonmetro) | +1.0% | 200 | |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | this area | 310 | |
| East Central Illinois (Nonmetro) | -4.5% | 260 |
Champaign-Urbana against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Champaign-Urbana is #332 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Illinois, Rocky Mount and Medford pay just above Champaign-Urbana and Niles and Houma-Bayou Cane just below. All four are within $260 a year of the median in Champaign-Urbana. Of the three markets with about as many project coordinators, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Champaign-Urbana | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | +20.1% | 310 | jobs | |
| Kenosha, WI | +3.4% | 310 | jobs | |
| Medford, OR | +0.3% | 420 | pay | |
| Rocky Mount, NC | +0.3% | 290 | pay | |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | this area | 310 | ||
| Niles, MI | -0.2% | 240 | pay | |
| Houma-Bayou Cane, LA | -0.2% | 340 | pay | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | -11.4% | 310 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a project coordinator in Champaign-Urbana, IL?
About $117,123 a year at the median, or $9,760 a month: $90,770 in pay plus about $26,353 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for project coordinators in Champaign-Urbana?
The median was $90,770 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $61,580, the 90th $145,380, and the middle half earned $68,280 to $107,420.
Is Champaign-Urbana cheaper than the rest of Illinois for project coordinators?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $90,770 against $103,470 statewide. The next area up in Illinois is the South Illinois nonmetro area at $91,680, the next down the East Central Illinois nonmetro area at $86,680.
How many project coordinators work in Champaign-Urbana?
BLS counts about 310 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Illinois total of 27,180. 5 areas in Illinois have more; the closest in size is Rockford, with about 390.
Does a project coordinator cost more than an accountant in Champaign-Urbana?
Yes: $21,100 a year more at the median. The medians are $90,770 and $69,670.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1082: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.