How much does a business operations specialist make in Illinois?
$82,070a year
Median yearly pay for business operations specialists in Illinois. That is $39.46 an hour or $6,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.46
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 32,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,360Median: $82,070Highest 10%: $137,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,360 | $22.29 | |
| 25th | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| Median | $82,070 | $39.46 | |
| 75th | $109,000 | $52.42 | |
| 90th | $137,100 | $65.91 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $95,990 |
| St. Louis, MO | $95,470 |
| Davenport, IA | $95,140 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,170 |
| Kankakee, IL | $80,020 |
| Bloomington, IL | $76,610 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,490 |
| Champaign, IL | $76,260 |
| Paducah, KY | $74,570 |
| Decatur, IL | $73,080 |
| Rockford, IL | $64,060 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $62,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for business operations specialists.
| 18. New York | $83,450 |
| 19. Kansas | $83,350 |
| 20. Arizona | $83,280 |
| 21. Illinois | $82,070 |
| 22. Michigan | $81,810 |
| 23. Texas | $80,820 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $80,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a business operations specialist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $39.46 ($82,070 a year).
Do business operations specialists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $82,070 against $83,050 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for business operations specialist pay?
Illinois ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays business operations specialists the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $95,990 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.