How much does an eligibility interviewer make in Illinois?
$61,840a year
Median yearly pay for eligibility interviewers in Illinois. That is $29.73 an hour or $5,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.73
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,590Median: $61,840Highest 10%: $81,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| 25th | $50,390 | $24.23 | |
| Median | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| 75th | $71,990 | $34.61 | |
| 90th | $81,590 | $39.23 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $65,980 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,390 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,990 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,590 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for eligibility interviewers.
| 7. California | $63,520 |
| 8. Minnesota | $62,820 |
| 9. Alaska | $61,840 |
| 10. Illinois | $61,840 |
| 11. Iowa | $61,340 |
| 12. Montana | $59,180 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $59,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eligibility interviewer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.73 ($61,840 a year).
Do eligibility interviewers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $61,840 against $54,210 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Illinois rank for eligibility interviewer pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays eligibility interviewers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $65,980 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.