Customer Service Representatives pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for customer service representatives is $22.18 an hour ($46,130 a year). About 100,970 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($44,770). Illinois ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for customer service representatives in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.15 | $33,590 |
| 25% of workers | $18.11 | $37,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.18 | $46,130 |
| 75% of workers | $27.91 | $58,050 |
| 90% of workers | $34.33 | $71,400 |
Customer Service Representatives pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $47,100 | 75,240 |
| Rockford | $43,260 | 2,070 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $41,280 | 1,480 |
| Kankakee | $40,490 | 480 |
| Springfield | $40,230 | 1,510 |
| Decatur | $40,190 | 420 |
| Peoria | $39,840 | 2,260 |
| Bloomington | $39,120 | 1,280 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for customer service representatives
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.3% over ten years, declining · about 289,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $37,400 |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $46,920 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $47,850 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $50,000 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $34,680 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $35,410 |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | $48,310 |
| File Clerks | $49,920 |
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