Couriers and Messengers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Illinois
Couriers and Messengers in Illinois earn a median salary of $37,456 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.3% vs the national median of $38,340. An estimated 1,340 couriers and messengers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $34,990 to $41,020 depending on location.
$37,456
Avg median salary in Illinois
$41,020
Highest paying metro
$34,990
Lowest paying metro
1,340
Employed in Illinois
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Couriers and Messengers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $41,020 | $38,010 | $45,390 | 930 |
| East Central Illinois | $40,320 | $37,210 | $40,320 | 60 |
| Rockford, IL | $38,130 | $36,210 | $40,090 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,570 | $35,130 | $37,570 | 110 |
| Champaign, IL | $36,290 | $33,330 | $38,150 | 50 |
| Springfield, IL | $36,250 | $36,240 | $44,630 | 40 |
| South Illinois | $35,080 | $31,990 | $40,560 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois | $34,990 | $29,560 | $37,880 | 50 |