How much does a switchboard operator make in Chicago?
$44,540a year
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $21.41 an hour or $3,712 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.41
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,310Median: $44,540Highest 10%: $56,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| 25th | $39,810 | $19.14 | |
| Median | $44,540 | $21.41 | |
| 75th | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| 90th | $56,750 | $27.28 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for switchboard operators.
| Springfield, IL | $39,450 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $21.41 ($44,540 a year).
Do switchboard operators make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $44,540 against $38,630 nationally, 15% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $42,660, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for switchboard operator pay?
25 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,750 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.