How much does a lifeguard make in Peoria?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 263
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $33,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 90th | $33,660 | $16.18 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for lifeguards.
| Chicago, IL | $33,750 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,270 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,250 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $30,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do lifeguards make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $33,580 nationally, 7% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $33,710, so Peoria pays 7% less.
Where does Peoria rank for lifeguard pay?
119 of 263 metro areas with data.
How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,660 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.