Tellers Salary in Illinois
In Illinois, tellers earn $38,490 at the median, or about $18.51 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level tellers (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Tellers salary by metro in Illinois
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $44K | +15% | 9,970 |
| Rockford | $38K | -1% | 330 |
| Kankakee | $37K | -3% | 150 |
| Springfield | $37K | -3% | 300 |
| Bloomington | $37K | -4% | 180 |
| Peoria | $37K | -4% | 490 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $37K | -5% | 400 |
| Decatur | $36K | -6% | 180 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tellers make in Illinois?
The median is $38,490 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,880, and experienced tellers can clear $47,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,588/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 54.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tellers salary go in Illinois?
Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tellers salary is worth about $41,012 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tellers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.