How much does an animal control worker make in Illinois?
$42,480a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in Illinois. That is $20.42 an hour or $3,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.42
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,510Median: $42,480Highest 10%: $73,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,510 | $15.63 | |
| 25th | $35,580 | $17.11 | |
| Median | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| 75th | $54,730 | $26.31 | |
| 90th | $73,470 | $35.32 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $49,370 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal control workers.
| 28. Texas | $43,250 |
| 29. Indiana | $43,000 |
| 30. Tennessee | $42,970 |
| 31. Illinois | $42,480 |
| 32. Missouri | $41,760 |
| 33. Kansas | $39,520 |
| 34. Georgia | $39,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.42 ($42,480 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $42,480 against $45,660 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Illinois rank for animal control worker pay?
Illinois ranks 31 of 44 states.
Which city in Illinois pays animal control workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $49,370 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.