Clergy Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Clergy in Illinois earn a median salary of $55,891 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.1% vs the national median of $60,820. An estimated 2,560 clergy are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $38,860 to $61,310 depending on location.
$55,891
Avg median salary in Illinois
$61,310
Highest paying metro
$38,860
Lowest paying metro
2,560
Employed in Illinois
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Clergy salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | $61,310 | $49,430 | $63,340 | 60 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,860 | $41,790 | $62,340 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $60,820 | $43,530 | $70,630 | 2,000 |
| East Central Illinois | $60,770 | $40,940 | $66,220 | 50 |
| West Central Illinois | $60,770 | $38,330 | $71,990 | 60 |
| Peoria, IL | $60,500 | $41,850 | $64,630 | 120 |
| Springfield, IL | $56,500 | $42,780 | $67,310 | 70 |
| South Illinois | $51,060 | $37,460 | $77,130 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,460 | $38,310 | $67,440 | 40 |
| Northwest Illinois | $38,860 | $38,570 | $61,060 | 40 |