Office Clerks, General pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for office clerks, general is $22.28 an hour ($46,330 a year). About 66,840 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($45,010). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($45,730).
Pay range for office clerks, general in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.66 | $32,580 |
| 25% of workers | $18.13 | $37,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.28 | $46,330 |
| 75% of workers | $27.79 | $57,790 |
| 90% of workers | $35.05 | $72,910 |
Office Clerks, General pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $48,800 | 2,180 |
| Springfield | $47,990 | 2,310 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $46,330 | 66,840 |
| Decatur | $44,040 | 540 |
| Rockford | $43,400 | 2,000 |
| Peoria | $41,600 | 2,420 |
| Bloomington | $41,320 | 1,280 |
| Kankakee | $40,450 | 560 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for office clerks, general
- 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: -6% over ten years, declining · about 249,000 openings a year (BLS)
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