How much does a financial clerk make in Illinois?
$56,980a year
Median yearly pay for financial clerks in Illinois. That is $27.39 an hour or $4,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.39
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,330Median: $56,980Highest 10%: $83,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,330 | $25.64 | |
| 25th | $54,470 | $26.19 | |
| Median | $56,980 | $27.39 | |
| 75th | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| 90th | $83,150 | $39.98 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $62,910 |
| Chicago, IL | $56,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for financial clerks.
| 12. California | $58,100 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $58,040 |
| 14. New Jersey | $57,920 |
| 15. Illinois | $56,980 |
| 16. North Dakota | $56,680 |
| 17. Arkansas | $56,600 |
| 18. Alaska | $55,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial clerk make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $27.39 ($56,980 a year).
Do financial clerks make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $56,980 against $53,830 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for financial clerk pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 44 states.
Which city in Illinois pays financial clerks the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $62,910 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.