Order Clerks pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for order clerks is $23.02 an hour ($47,890 a year). About 2,970 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($46,170). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($47,670).
Pay range for order clerks in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.32 | $36,030 |
| 25% of workers | $21.27 | $44,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.02 | $47,890 |
| 75% of workers | $25.33 | $52,680 |
| 90% of workers | $30.00 | $62,400 |
Order Clerks pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $47,890 | 2,970 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $45,150 | 40 |
| Peoria | $44,330 | 50 |
| Rockford | $44,150 | 50 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for order clerks
- Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (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: -17.5% over ten years, declining · about 6,300 openings a year (BLS)
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