How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in Illinois?
$37,400a year
Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in Illinois. That is $17.98 an hour or $3,117 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.98
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,400Highest 10%: $48,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| Median | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 75th | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| 90th | $48,350 | $23.25 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $38,060 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,460 |
| Champaign, IL | $36,880 |
| Springfield, IL | $36,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,470 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,170 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,970 |
| Decatur, IL | $35,690 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,620 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,340 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $34,750 |
| Paducah, KY | $32,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for receptionist and information clerks.
| 22. Minnesota | $37,510 |
| 23. Wyoming | $37,480 |
| 24. Michigan | $37,470 |
| 25. Illinois | $37,400 |
| 26. Montana | $37,360 |
| 27. Iowa | $37,330 |
| 28. Virginia | $37,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist and information clerk make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.98 ($37,400 a year).
Do receptionist and information clerks make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $37,400 against $38,010 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays receptionist and information clerks the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $38,060 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.