How much does an interpreter and translator make in Illinois?
$55,290a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in Illinois. That is $26.58 an hour or $4,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.58
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $55,290Highest 10%: $82,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,990 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $42,760 | $20.56 | |
| Median | $55,290 | $26.58 | |
| 75th | $69,010 | $33.18 | |
| 90th | $82,370 | $39.60 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $59,660 |
| St. Louis, MO | $57,480 |
| Peoria, IL | $54,690 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,390 |
| Champaign, IL | $50,270 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,140 |
| Davenport, IA | $47,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interpreter and translators.
| 23. Pennsylvania | $57,040 |
| 24. Missouri | $57,010 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $56,370 |
| 26. Illinois | $55,290 |
| 27. Kentucky | $53,590 |
| 28. South Dakota | $53,140 |
| 29. Nebraska | $53,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $26.58 ($55,290 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $55,290 against $60,170 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Illinois rank for interpreter and translator pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays interpreter and translators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $59,660 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.