Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for eligibility interviewers, government programs is $29.73 an hour ($61,840 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.

$29.73Median hourly pay
$50,390–$71,990Middle half of workers, yearly
1,740People in this job in Illinois

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($54,210). Illinois ranks 9th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for eligibility interviewers, government programs in Illinois

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.92$45,590
25% of workers$24.23$50,390
Half of workers (median)$29.73$61,840
75% of workers$34.61$71,990
90% of workers$39.23$81,590

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$62,3901,210
Rockford$59,99050
Springfield$57,59070

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for eligibility interviewers, government programs

  • 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: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 12,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.