Couriers and Messengers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $18.80 an hour ($39,100 a year). About 1,340 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,200). Illinois ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.64 | $32,520 |
| 25% of workers | $17.28 | $35,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.80 | $39,100 |
| 75% of workers | $21.67 | $45,070 |
| 90% of workers | $22.86 | $47,550 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $41,130 | 810 |
| Peoria | $37,850 | 60 |
| Rockford | $37,450 | 50 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $37,300 | 90 |
| Springfield | $34,850 | 80 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for couriers and messengers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 23,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $47,380 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $46,760 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $62,070 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $38,960 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $59,750 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,300 |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $38,190 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $61,710 |
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