How much does a transportation security screener make in Illinois?
$70,570a year
Median yearly pay for transportation security screeners in Illinois. That is $33.93 an hour or $5,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.93
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,070Median: $70,570Highest 10%: $75,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,070 | $21.67 | |
| 25th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $70,570 | $33.93 | |
| 75th | $75,130 | $36.12 | |
| 90th | $75,190 | $36.15 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $70,570 |
| Peoria, IL | $65,170 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,150 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,650 |
| Bloomington, IL | $61,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation security screeners.
| 7. Colorado | $71,530 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $71,510 |
| 9. Alaska | $71,390 |
| 10. Illinois | $70,570 |
| 11. Hawaii | $70,160 |
| 12. Virginia | $69,910 |
| 13. Texas | $68,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation security screener make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $33.93 ($70,570 a year).
Do transportation security screeners make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $70,570 against $66,770 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for transportation security screener pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays transportation security screeners the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $70,570 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.