How much does a life make in Illinois?
$59,410a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Illinois. That is $28.56 an hour or $4,951 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.56
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $59,410Highest 10%: $83,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| Median | $59,410 | $28.56 | |
| 75th | $72,950 | $35.07 | |
| 90th | $83,310 | $40.05 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $71,280 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,420 |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 24. West Virginia | $59,750 |
| 25. Alabama | $59,500 |
| 26. Mississippi | $59,490 |
| 27. Illinois | $59,410 |
| 28. Arkansas | $59,310 |
| 29. Utah | $59,290 |
| 30. Michigan | $59,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.56 ($59,410 a year).
Do lifes make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $59,410 against $62,280 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for life pay?
Illinois ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays lifes the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $71,280 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.