How much does a file clerk make in Illinois?
$49,920a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in Illinois. That is $24.00 an hour or $4,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.00
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,120Median: $49,920Highest 10%: $73,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,120 | $15.44 | |
| 25th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 75th | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| 90th | $73,040 | $35.12 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $58,320 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,870 |
| Champaign, IL | $43,690 |
| Davenport, IA | $41,360 |
| Peoria, IL | $41,080 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,030 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,850 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for file clerks.
| 1. Oregon | $50,660 |
| 2. Hawaii | $50,630 |
| 3. Illinois | $49,920 |
| 4. Alaska | $49,910 |
| 5. California | $49,040 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $48,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $24.00 ($49,920 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $49,920 against $43,600 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Illinois rank for file clerk pay?
Illinois ranks 3 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays file clerks the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $58,320 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.