How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make in Illinois?
$123,500a year
Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Illinois. That is $59.38 an hour or $10,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.38
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,690Median: $123,500Highest 10%: $153,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,690 | $35.43 | |
| 25th | $95,810 | $46.06 | |
| Median | $123,500 | $59.38 | |
| 75th | $131,700 | $63.31 | |
| 90th | $153,800 | $73.95 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $126,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $115,800 |
| Peoria, IL | $101,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $98,260 |
| Bloomington, IL | $94,340 |
| Champaign, IL | $94,180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $93,380 |
| Kankakee, IL | $91,720 |
| Decatur, IL | $81,470 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers.
| 3. Washington | $129,400 |
| 4. California | $127,600 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $126,600 |
| 6. Illinois | $123,500 |
| 7. Maryland | $120,500 |
| 8. Colorado | $102,600 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $101,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $59.38 ($123,500 a year).
Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $123,500 against $93,530 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Illinois rank for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention worker pay?
Illinois ranks 6 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $126,200 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.