Office Clerks Salary in Illinois
Office Clerks in Illinois earn a median of $45,730 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($45,010)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 95,980
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,560; the top 10% earn over $68,490. Nationally the range is $30,310 to $64,680.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,310 median in Illinois
- Correspondence Clerks$46,280 median in Illinois
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,440 median in Illinois
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,560 median in Illinois
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74,390 median in Illinois
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,400 median in Illinois
Office Clerks pay in Illinois
How much do office clerks make in Illinois?
The median is $45,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,560 and the top 10% earn over $68,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for office clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $45,010). Living costs are not included.