How much does an office clerk make in Illinois?
$45,730a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in Illinois. That is $21.99 an hour or $3,811 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.99
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 95,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,560Median: $45,730Highest 10%: $68,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,560 | $15.17 | |
| 25th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| Median | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| 75th | $55,260 | $26.57 | |
| 90th | $68,490 | $32.93 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $48,800 |
| Springfield, IL | $47,990 |
| Chicago, IL | $46,330 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,980 |
| Decatur, IL | $44,040 |
| Rockford, IL | $43,400 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,340 |
| Peoria, IL | $41,600 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,320 |
| Kankakee, IL | $40,450 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $38,830 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office clerks.
| 17. Arizona | $46,420 |
| 18. Virginia | $46,410 |
| 19. New York | $45,890 |
| 20. Illinois | $45,730 |
| 21. Nevada | $45,460 |
| 22. Maine | $45,300 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $44,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $21.99 ($45,730 a year).
Do office clerks make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $45,730 against $45,010 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for office clerk pay?
Illinois ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays office clerks the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $48,800 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.