How much does a courier and messenger make in Champaign?
$37,300a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area. That is $17.93 an hour or $3,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.93
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,270Median: $37,300Highest 10%: $44,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,270 | $16.96 | |
| 25th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| Median | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| 75th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 90th | $44,080 | $21.19 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,680 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,130 |
| Davenport, IA | $38,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,850 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,450 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Champaign, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Champaign?
The median hourly pay in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area is $17.93 ($37,300 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Champaign than the national average?
No: $37,300 against $39,200 nationally, 5% less.
How does Champaign compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,100, so Champaign pays 5% less.
Where does Champaign rank for courier and messenger pay?
134 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,080 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.