How much does a child make in Illinois?
$63,220a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Illinois. That is $30.39 an hour or $5,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.39
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,120Median: $63,220Highest 10%: $105,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| 25th | $52,320 | $25.15 | |
| Median | $63,220 | $30.39 | |
| 75th | $81,650 | $39.25 | |
| 90th | $105,700 | $50.80 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $76,330 |
| Chicago, IL | $64,790 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,940 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,360 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,640 |
| Bloomington, IL | $58,440 |
| Kankakee, IL | $58,180 |
| Paducah, KY | $57,280 |
| Decatur, IL | $57,270 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,080 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 15. Oregon | $64,130 |
| 16. Colorado | $63,720 |
| 17. Maine | $63,290 |
| 18. Illinois | $63,220 |
| 19. Alaska | $62,630 |
| 20. Virginia | $61,330 |
| 21. Nevada | $61,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.39 ($63,220 a year).
Do childs make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $63,220 against $59,550 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for child pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays childs the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $76,330 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.