Tellers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for tellers is $18.59 an hour ($38,670 a year). About 16,960 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($43,030). Illinois ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tellers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.67 | $34,670 |
| 25% of workers | $17.46 | $36,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.59 | $38,670 |
| 75% of workers | $21.70 | $45,140 |
| 90% of workers | $22.96 | $47,750 |
Tellers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $44,540 | 9,930 |
| Rockford | $40,420 | 270 |
| Kankakee | $37,360 | 140 |
| Springfield | $37,360 | 370 |
| Peoria | $37,220 | 510 |
| Decatur | $37,160 | 190 |
| Bloomington | $37,040 | 210 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $36,930 | 480 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for tellers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -13.2% over ten years, declining · about 26,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $34,490 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,560 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $99,840 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $49,730 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $50,000 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $48,140 |
| Brokerage Clerks | $63,350 |
| New Accounts Clerks | $49,040 |
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