Baggage Porters and Bellhops pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for baggage porters and bellhops is $19.42 an hour ($40,390 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($37,080). Illinois ranks 7th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for baggage porters and bellhops in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.78 | $32,830 |
| 25% of workers | $17.83 | $37,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.42 | $40,390 |
| 75% of workers | $21.36 | $44,420 |
| 90% of workers | $22.74 | $47,300 |
Baggage Porters and Bellhops pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $40,390 | 1,420 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for baggage porters and bellhops
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3% over ten years, declining · about 3,800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Flight Attendants | $62,120 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,140 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $47,850 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $35,410 |
| Parking Attendants | $36,730 |
| Transportation Security Screeners | $70,570 |
| Passenger Attendants | $38,930 |
| Concierges | $36,900 |
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