How much does a hotel make in Illinois?
$35,410a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Illinois. That is $17.02 an hour or $2,951 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.02
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,410Highest 10%: $44,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,740 | $15.74 | |
| Median | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| 75th | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| 90th | $44,900 | $21.59 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $36,130 |
| St. Louis, MO | $35,970 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,210 |
| Champaign, IL | $33,680 |
| Rockford, IL | $33,330 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $33,020 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,440 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,400 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 19. Arizona | $35,880 |
| 20. Maryland | $35,860 |
| 21. Delaware | $35,730 |
| 22. Illinois | $35,410 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $35,360 |
| 24. Montana | $35,330 |
| 25. Wyoming | $35,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.02 ($35,410 a year).
Do hotels make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $35,410 against $35,070 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for hotel pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays hotels the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $36,130 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.