How much does a security make in Illinois?
$99,840a year
Median yearly pay for securitys in Illinois. That is $48.00 an hour or $8,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.00
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 27,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,330Median: $99,840Highest 10%: $209,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,330 | $24.20 | |
| 25th | $63,320 | $30.44 | |
| Median | $99,840 | $48.00 | |
| 75th | $156,700 | $75.34 | |
| 90th | $209,800 | $100.88 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $100,800 |
| Peoria, IL | $92,920 |
| St. Louis, MO | $79,300 |
| Springfield, IL | $77,980 |
| Rockford, IL | $75,190 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $72,820 |
| Davenport, IA | $72,080 |
| Decatur, IL | $66,980 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,100 |
| Champaign, IL | $57,400 |
| Kankakee, IL | $56,730 |
| Paducah, KY | $54,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for securitys.
| 1. New York | $168,300 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $100,300 |
| 3. Illinois | $99,840 |
| 4. Connecticut | $98,560 |
| 5. Vermont | $88,280 |
| 6. South Dakota | $86,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $48.00 ($99,840 a year).
Do securitys make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $99,840 against $78,660 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Illinois rank for security pay?
Illinois ranks 3 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays securitys the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $100,800 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.