How much does a correspondence clerk make in Illinois?
$46,280a year
Median yearly pay for correspondence clerks in Illinois. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,090Median: $46,280Highest 10%: $71,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,090 | $18.79 | |
| 25th | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| Median | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $58,750 | $28.25 | |
| 90th | $71,840 | $34.54 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $56,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correspondence clerks.
| 14. Nevada | $47,820 |
| 15. Utah | $47,450 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $47,400 |
| 17. Illinois | $46,280 |
| 18. Colorado | $45,510 |
| 19. Missouri | $43,400 |
| 20. Tennessee | $42,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correspondence clerk make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.25 ($46,280 a year).
Do correspondence clerks make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $46,280 against $46,800 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for correspondence clerk pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 26 states.
Which city in Illinois pays correspondence clerks the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $56,030 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.