Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Illinois
Receptionists and Information Clerks in Illinois earn a median of $37,400 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($38,010)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,370
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $48,350. Nationally the range is $28,760 to $49,950.
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Receptionists and Information Clerks pay in Illinois
How much do receptionists and information clerks make in Illinois?
The median is $37,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $48,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for receptionists and information clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $38,010). Living costs are not included.