How much does a cashier make in Illinois?
$34,490a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in Illinois. That is $16.58 an hour or $2,874 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.58
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 139,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,490Highest 10%: $38,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| 75th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| 90th | $38,480 | $18.50 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $35,010 |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,380 |
| Champaign, IL | $32,130 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,920 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,680 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,320 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,350 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 14. Minnesota | $34,620 |
| 15. Arizona | $34,600 |
| 16. New Jersey | $34,590 |
| 17. Illinois | $34,490 |
| 18. Maryland | $34,390 |
| 19. Montana | $34,190 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $33,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $16.58 ($34,490 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $34,490 against $32,880 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for cashier pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays cashiers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $35,010 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.