How much does a postal service clerk make in Chicago?
$63,670a year
Median yearly pay for postal service clerks in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $30.61 an hour or $5,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.61
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,330Median: $63,670Highest 10%: $75,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,330 | $26.12 | |
| 25th | $58,150 | $27.96 | |
| Median | $63,670 | $30.61 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $75,030 | $36.07 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for postal service clerks.
| Peoria, IL | $62,670 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,920 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,050 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,050 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,050 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service clerk make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $30.61 ($63,670 a year).
Do postal service clerks make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $63,670 against $62,130 nationally, 2% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,710, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for postal service clerk pay?
79 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service clerk make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,030 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.