How much does a dispatcher make in Chicago?
$58,900a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $28.32 an hour or $4,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.32
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 379
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,260Median: $58,900Highest 10%: $82,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,260 | $18.39 | |
| 25th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $58,900 | $28.32 | |
| 75th | $73,160 | $35.17 | |
| 90th | $82,590 | $39.71 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dispatchers.
| Decatur, IL | $56,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $56,360 |
| Springfield, IL | $54,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,710 |
| Bloomington, IL | $50,360 |
| Paducah, KY | $49,920 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $49,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,650 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,010 |
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How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $28.32 ($58,900 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $58,900 against $50,340 nationally, 17% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $57,240, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for dispatcher pay?
12 of 379 metro areas with data.
How much does a dispatcher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,590 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.