How much does a courier and messenger make in Chicago?
$41,130a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $19.77 an hour or $3,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.77
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,340Median: $41,130Highest 10%: $49,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| 25th | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| Median | $41,130 | $19.77 | |
| 75th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 90th | $49,310 | $23.71 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,680 |
| Davenport, IA | $38,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,850 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,450 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,300 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $19.77 ($41,130 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $41,130 against $39,200 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,100, so Chicago pays 5% more.
Where does Chicago rank for courier and messenger pay?
42 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a courier and messenger make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,310 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.