How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Illinois?
$48,310a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in Illinois. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,026 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.23
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 74,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,930Median: $48,310Highest 10%: $76,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,930 | $15.35 | |
| 25th | $39,050 | $18.77 | |
| Median | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| 75th | $61,180 | $29.41 | |
| 90th | $76,790 | $36.92 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $51,880 |
| Chicago, IL | $50,440 |
| Champaign, IL | $48,260 |
| Springfield, IL | $47,550 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,550 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,130 |
| Decatur, IL | $45,890 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,710 |
| Kankakee, IL | $44,740 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,820 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 14. Colorado | $48,690 |
| 15. Maryland | $48,680 |
| 16. Alaska | $48,530 |
| 17. Illinois | $48,310 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $48,080 |
| 19. Delaware | $47,970 |
| 20. Arizona | $47,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.23 ($48,310 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $48,310 against $47,540 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $51,880 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.