How much does a crossing guard and flagger make in Chicago?

$38,990a year

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $18.75 an hour or $3,249 a month.

Hourly: $18.75
Vs. national median: +2%
Rank among cities: 59 of 178
Jobs in the area: 2,140

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $31,850Median: $38,990Highest 10%: $72,940

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$31,850	$15.31
25th	$35,420	$17.03
Median	$38,990	$18.75
75th	$49,600	$23.85
90th	$72,940	$35.07

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers.

Davenport, IA	$34,290
St. Louis, MO	$33,560

Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in Illinois Crossing Guard and Flagger salary in all states

Related jobs in Chicago

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$135,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$126,200
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$107,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$105,500
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$102,300
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$90,920
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$84,550
Firefighter	$82,820
Transportation Security Screener	$70,570
Private Detective and Investigator	$68,310

Salaries for every job in Chicago, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a crossing guard and flagger make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $18.75 ($38,990 a year).

Do crossing guard and flaggers make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $38,990 against $38,100 nationally, 2% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $38,990, so Chicago pays 0% more.

Where does Chicago rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?

59 of 178 metro areas with data.

How much does a crossing guard and flagger make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,940 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.