How much does a religious worker make in Illinois?
$47,070a year
Median yearly pay for religious workers in Illinois. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.63
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,560Median: $47,070Highest 10%: $87,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| 25th | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| Median | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 75th | $57,270 | $27.53 | |
| 90th | $87,010 | $41.83 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $50,210 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for religious workers.
| 5. Georgia | $49,200 |
| 6. Virginia | $48,210 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $47,430 |
| 8. Illinois | $47,070 |
| 9. Michigan | $46,960 |
| 10. Missouri | $46,780 |
| 11. California | $45,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a religious worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.63 ($47,070 a year).
Do religious workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $47,070 against $45,280 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for religious worker pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 28 states.
Which city in Illinois pays religious workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $50,210 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.