Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Illinois
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Illinois earn a median of $61,260 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($53,040)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,350
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,920; the top 10% earn over $94,970. Nationally the range is $37,320 to $79,830.
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Public Safety Telecommunicators pay in Illinois
How much do public safety telecommunicators make in Illinois?
The median is $61,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,920 and the top 10% earn over $94,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for public safety telecommunicators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $53,040). Living costs are not included.