How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Kankakee?
$44,740a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $21.51 an hour or $3,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.51
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 215 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,550Median: $44,740Highest 10%: $63,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,550 | $15.65 | |
| 25th | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| Median | $44,740 | $21.51 | |
| 75th | $53,960 | $25.94 | |
| 90th | $63,240 | $30.40 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 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 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,820 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,480 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $67,450 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $61,010 |
| 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 |
| Court | $44,600 |
| Shipping | $42,240 |
| Billing and Posting Clerk | $41,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $21.51 ($44,740 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $44,740 against $47,540 nationally, 6% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,310, so Kankakee pays 7% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
215 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,240 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.