Tellers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for tellers is $21.41 an hour ($44,540 a year). About 9,930 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($43,030). It is 15% higher than the Illinois median ($38,670).
Pay range for tellers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.54 | $36,480 |
| 25% of workers | $18.35 | $38,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.41 | $44,540 |
| 75% of workers | $22.19 | $46,160 |
| 90% of workers | $23.57 | $49,030 |
Tellers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $35,010 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $51,440 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $100,760 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $49,960 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $53,870 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $49,390 |
| Brokerage Clerks | $63,390 |
| New Accounts Clerks | $49,950 |
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