How much does a postal service clerk make in Illinois?
$61,710a year
Median yearly pay for postal service clerks in Illinois. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.67
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,600Median: $61,710Highest 10%: $75,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| 25th | $56,390 | $27.11 | |
| Median | $61,710 | $29.67 | |
| 75th | $71,860 | $34.55 | |
| 90th | $75,030 | $36.07 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $63,670 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,670 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,920 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,050 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,050 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,050 |
| Paducah, KY | $60,250 |
| Bloomington, IL | $59,970 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service clerks.
| 22. Maine | $62,130 |
| 23. Arizona | $61,710 |
| 24. Delaware | $61,710 |
| 25. Illinois | $61,710 |
| 26. Indiana | $61,710 |
| 27. Alabama | $61,640 |
| 28. Rhode Island | $61,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service clerk make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.67 ($61,710 a year).
Do postal service clerks make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $61,710 against $62,130 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for postal service clerk pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays postal service clerks the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $63,670 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.