How much does a costume attendant make in Chicago?
$49,180a year
Median yearly pay for costume attendants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.64 an hour or $4,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.64
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 34
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,840Median: $49,180Highest 10%: $63,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $38,350 | $18.44 | |
| Median | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| 75th | $58,180 | $27.97 | |
| 90th | $63,320 | $30.44 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for costume attendants.
| St. Louis, MO | $47,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a costume attendant make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.64 ($49,180 a year).
Do costume attendants make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $49,180 against $50,400 nationally, 2% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,170, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for costume attendant pay?
16 of 34 metro areas with data.
How much does a costume attendant make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,320 or more.
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.