Animal Control Workers Salary in Illinois
Animal Control Workers in Illinois earn a median of $42,480 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($45,660)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,510; the top 10% earn over $73,470. Nationally the range is $33,090 to $68,070.
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Animal Control Workers pay in Illinois
How much do animal control workers make in Illinois?
The median is $42,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,510 and the top 10% earn over $73,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for animal control workers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 44 (−7% vs. the national median of $45,660). Living costs are not included.