How much does a tax examiner and collector make in Illinois?
$80,720a year
Median yearly pay for tax examiner and collectors in Illinois. That is $38.81 an hour or $6,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.81
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,190Median: $80,720Highest 10%: $121,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,190 | $26.53 | |
| 25th | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| Median | $80,720 | $38.81 | |
| 75th | $102,400 | $49.21 | |
| 90th | $121,700 | $58.52 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $93,590 |
| St. Louis, MO | $83,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax examiner and collectors.
| 3. Arizona | $92,680 |
| 4. Connecticut | $89,140 |
| 5. Kansas | $88,610 |
| 6. Illinois | $80,720 |
| 7. Minnesota | $79,000 |
| 8. Ohio | $76,240 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $75,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax examiner and collector make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.81 ($80,720 a year).
Do tax examiner and collectors make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $80,720 against $62,370 nationally, 29% more.
Where does Illinois rank for tax examiner and collector pay?
Illinois ranks 6 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays tax examiner and collectors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $93,590 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.