How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Chicago?
$62,390a year
Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $30.00 an hour or $5,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.00
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,190Median: $62,390Highest 10%: $81,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,190 | $19.32 | |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 75th | $72,160 | $34.69 | |
| 90th | $81,970 | $39.41 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers.
| Davenport, IA | $65,980 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,990 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,590 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,970 |
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How much does an eligibility interviewer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $30.00 ($62,390 a year).
Do eligibility interviewers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $62,390 against $54,210 nationally, 15% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,840, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for eligibility interviewer pay?
55 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does an eligibility interviewer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,970 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.