How much does a protective service worker make in Illinois?
$38,020a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in Illinois. That is $18.28 an hour or $3,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.28
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,620Median: $38,020Highest 10%: $82,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,620 | $16.64 | |
| 25th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| Median | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 75th | $54,840 | $26.37 | |
| 90th | $82,170 | $39.50 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $45,690 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,020 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for protective service workers.
| 43. California | $39,330 |
| 44. Minnesota | $38,330 |
| 45. Iowa | $38,160 |
| 46. Illinois | $38,020 |
| 47. Connecticut | $37,480 |
| 48. Virginia | $35,230 |
| 49. Pennsylvania | $34,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.28 ($38,020 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $38,020 against $42,540 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Illinois rank for protective service worker pay?
Illinois ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays protective service workers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $45,690 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.