How much does a public safety telecommunicator make in Kankakee?
$61,010a year
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $29.33 an hour or $5,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.33
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,160Median: $61,010Highest 10%: $78,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| 25th | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| Median | $61,010 | $29.33 | |
| 75th | $78,890 | $37.93 | |
| 90th | $78,890 | $37.93 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for public safety telecommunicators.
| Chicago, IL | $66,980 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $67,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $60,020 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $57,030 |
| Production | $55,580 |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $47,560 |
| Bookkeeping | $47,240 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $44,740 |
| Court | $44,600 |
| Shipping | $42,240 |
| Billing and Posting Clerk | $41,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $29.33 ($61,010 a year).
Do public safety telecommunicators make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $61,010 against $53,040 nationally, 15% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,260, so Kankakee pays 0% more.
Where does Kankakee rank for public safety telecommunicator pay?
78 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a public safety telecommunicator make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,890 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.