How much does an information and record clerk make in Chicago?
$55,850a year
Median yearly pay for information and record clerks in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $26.85 an hour or $4,654 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.85
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 296
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,830Median: $55,850Highest 10%: $72,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,830 | $21.07 | |
| 25th | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| Median | $55,850 | $26.85 | |
| 75th | $65,330 | $31.41 | |
| 90th | $72,590 | $34.90 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for information and record clerks.
| Davenport, IA | $53,250 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,210 |
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How much does an information and record clerk make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $26.85 ($55,850 a year).
Do information and record clerks make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $55,850 against $49,500 nationally, 13% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $55,270, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for information and record clerk pay?
38 of 296 metro areas with data.
How much does an information and record clerk make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,590 or more.
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.