Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for crossing guards and flaggers is $18.75 an hour ($38,990 a year). About 2,240 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($38,100). Illinois ranks 19th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crossing guards and flaggers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $16.54 | $34,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.75 | $38,990 |
| 75% of workers | $22.17 | $46,110 |
| 90% of workers | $38.40 | $79,880 |
Crossing Guards and Flaggers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $38,990 | 2,140 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for crossing guards and flaggers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 17,300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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