How much does an entertainer and performer make in Chicago?
$44,970a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $21.62 an hour or $3,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.62
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers.
| St. Louis, MO | $34,260 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $113,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $89,620 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $21.62 ($44,970 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $44,970 against $39,150 nationally, 15% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $40,960, so Chicago pays 10% more.
Where does Chicago rank for entertainer and performer pay?
17 of 39 metro areas with data.
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.