How much does a crossing guard and flagger make in Illinois?
$38,990a year
Median yearly pay for crossing guard and flaggers in Illinois. That is $18.75 an hour or $3,249 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.75
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $38,990Highest 10%: $79,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,400 | $16.54 | |
| Median | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 75th | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| 90th | $79,880 | $38.40 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $38,990 |
| Davenport, IA | $34,290 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for crossing guard and flaggers.
| 16. District of Columbia | $40,800 |
| 17. Maine | $40,140 |
| 18. Idaho | $40,060 |
| 19. Illinois | $38,990 |
| 20. Nebraska | $37,990 |
| 21. Colorado | $37,620 |
| 22. Virginia | $37,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crossing guard and flagger make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.75 ($38,990 a year).
Do crossing guard and flaggers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $38,990 against $38,100 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for crossing guard and flagger pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays crossing guard and flaggers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $38,990 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.