Couriers and Messengers Salary in Illinois
Couriers and Messengers in Illinois earn a median of $39,100 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,100
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($39,200)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,520; the top 10% earn over $47,550. Nationally the range is $31,550 to $50,330.
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Similar jobs in Illinois
- Parking Attendants$36,730 median in Illinois
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40,390 median in Illinois
- Driver/Sales Workers$38,960 median in Illinois
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$65,200 median in Illinois
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,070 median in Illinois
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37,590 median in Illinois
Couriers and Messengers pay in Illinois
How much do couriers and messengers make in Illinois?
The median is $39,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,520 and the top 10% earn over $47,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for couriers and messengers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $39,200). Living costs are not included.