How much does a dispatcher make in Illinois?
$57,240a year
Median yearly pay for dispatchers in Illinois. That is $27.52 an hour or $4,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.52
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,380Median: $57,240Highest 10%: $83,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 25th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| Median | $57,240 | $27.52 | |
| 75th | $71,410 | $34.33 | |
| 90th | $83,600 | $40.19 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $58,900 |
| 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 |
| Kankakee, IL | $48,730 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dispatchers.
| 2. Washington | $59,330 |
| 3. Minnesota | $59,220 |
| 4. North Dakota | $57,580 |
| 5. Illinois | $57,240 |
| 6. Delaware | $57,170 |
| 7. Alaska | $56,730 |
| 8. Vermont | $56,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatcher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $27.52 ($57,240 a year).
Do dispatchers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $57,240 against $50,340 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Illinois rank for dispatcher pay?
Illinois ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays dispatchers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $58,900 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.