Transportation Security Screeners pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for transportation security screeners is $33.93 an hour ($70,570 a year). About 1,970 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($66,770). Illinois ranks 10th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for transportation security screeners in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.67 | $45,070 |
| 25% of workers | $30.35 | $63,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.93 | $70,570 |
| 75% of workers | $36.12 | $75,130 |
| 90% of workers | $36.15 | $75,190 |
Transportation Security Screeners pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $70,570 | 1,780 |
| Peoria | $65,170 | 30 |
| Bloomington | $61,110 | 30 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for transportation security screeners
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -4.2% over ten years, declining · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $39,490 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $100,520 |
| Compliance Officers | $80,550 |
| Flight Attendants | $62,120 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $47,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $59,540 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $40,390 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $58,600 |
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