How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Illinois?
$61,260a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in Illinois. That is $29.45 an hour or $5,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.45
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,920Median: $61,260Highest 10%: $94,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,920 | $18.71 | |
| 25th | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| 75th | $80,470 | $38.69 | |
| 90th | $94,970 | $45.66 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $66,980 |
| Kankakee, IL | $61,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,860 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,390 |
| Bloomington, IL | $56,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $56,250 |
| Rockford, IL | $54,130 |
| Champaign, IL | $53,590 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,090 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| 7. Connecticut | $62,410 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $61,720 |
| 9. New York | $61,450 |
| 10. Illinois | $61,260 |
| 11. Nevada | $60,040 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $60,000 |
| 13. North Dakota | $59,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.45 ($61,260 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $61,260 against $53,040 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Illinois rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays public safety telecommunicators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $66,980 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.