Interpreters and Translators Salary in Illinois
Interpreters and Translators in Illinois earn a median of $55,290 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,990; the top 10% earn over $82,370. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
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Interpreters and Translators pay in Illinois
How much do interpreters and translators make in Illinois?
The median is $55,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,990 and the top 10% earn over $82,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 47 (−8% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.