How much does a parking attendant make in Illinois?
$36,730a year
Median yearly pay for parking attendants in Illinois. That is $17.66 an hour or $3,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.66
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,260Median: $36,730Highest 10%: $53,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,260 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $33,700 | $16.20 | |
| Median | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| 75th | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| 90th | $53,360 | $25.65 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $37,810 |
| Champaign, IL | $35,690 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,500 |
| Peoria, IL | $34,580 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,110 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,030 |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,740 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,270 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for parking attendants.
| 5. California | $38,060 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $37,360 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $37,220 |
| 8. Illinois | $36,730 |
| 9. Alaska | $36,580 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $36,010 |
| 11. New York | $35,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parking attendant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.66 ($36,730 a year).
Do parking attendants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $36,730 against $35,150 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for parking attendant pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays parking attendants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $37,810 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.