How much does a teller make in Chicago?
$44,540a year
Median yearly pay for tellers 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
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 9,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,480Median: $44,540Highest 10%: $49,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| Median | $44,540 | $21.41 | |
| 75th | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| 90th | $49,030 | $23.57 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for tellers.
| Rockford, IL | $40,420 |
| St. Louis, MO | $38,890 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,360 |
| Springfield, IL | $37,360 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,220 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,180 |
| Decatur, IL | $37,160 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,040 |
| Champaign, IL | $36,930 |
| Paducah, KY | $36,670 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,490 |
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How much does a teller 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 tellers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $44,540 against $43,030 nationally, 4% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $38,670, so Chicago pays 15% more.
Where does Chicago rank for teller pay?
109 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teller make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,030 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.