Interpreters and Translators pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for interpreters and translators is $28.68 an hour ($59,660 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,170). It is 8% higher than the Illinois median ($55,290).
Pay range for interpreters and translators in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.89 | $39,290 |
| 25% of workers | $22.02 | $45,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.68 | $59,660 |
| 75% of workers | $36.42 | $75,750 |
| 90% of workers | $41.45 | $86,220 |
Interpreters and Translators pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $59,660 | 1,070 |
| Peoria | $54,690 | 40 |
| Springfield | $50,390 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $50,270 | 30 |
| Rockford | $48,140 | 60 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for interpreters and translators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,000 openings a year (BLS)
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