Data Entry Keyers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for data entry keyers is $21.47 an hour ($44,650 a year). About 4,270 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($41,340). It is 4% higher than the Illinois median ($42,840).
Pay range for data entry keyers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $18.27 | $38,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.47 | $44,650 |
| 75% of workers | $23.50 | $48,880 |
| 90% of workers | $29.64 | $61,660 |
Data Entry Keyers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $44,650 | 4,270 |
| Springfield | $44,230 | 170 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $42,370 | 50 |
| Rockford | $40,400 | 160 |
| Peoria | $40,330 | 110 |
| Kankakee | $38,790 | 70 |
| Bloomington | $36,260 | 80 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data entry keyers
- 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: -25.5% over ten years, declining · about 7,700 openings a year (BLS)
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