How much does an actor make in Illinois?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for actors in Illinois. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -48%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 21
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,700 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for actors.
| 16. Minnesota | $39,420 |
| 17. Kentucky | $39,210 |
| 18. North Carolina | $39,170 |
| 19. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 20. Ohio | $28,100 |
| 21. Nevada | $26,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do actors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $60,420 nationally, 48% less.
Where does Illinois rank for actor pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 21 states.
Which city in Illinois pays actors the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $42,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.