How much does an usher make in Chicago?
$35,000a year
Median yearly pay for ushers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $16.83 an hour or $2,917 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.83
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 195
- Jobs in the area
- 4,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,000Highest 10%: $38,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,040 | $15.40 | |
| Median | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 75th | $35,140 | $16.89 | |
| 90th | $38,600 | $18.56 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for ushers.
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an usher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $16.83 ($35,000 a year).
Do ushers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $35,000 against $32,910 nationally, 6% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $34,560, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for usher pay?
35 of 195 metro areas with data.
How much does an usher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,600 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.