How much does a bartender make in Illinois?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Illinois. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $46,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $31,780 | $15.28 | |
| 90th | $46,520 | $22.37 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 |
| Champaign, IL | $31,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $31,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,200 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,600 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 20. California | $36,220 |
| 21. Florida | $35,150 |
| 22. Utah | $32,150 |
| 23. Illinois | $31,200 |
| 24. Ohio | $30,880 |
| 25. Alaska | $30,460 |
| 26. Nebraska | $30,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $34,340 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Illinois rank for bartender pay?
Illinois ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays bartenders the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $31,200 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.