File Clerks Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
File Clerks in Illinois earn a median salary of $41,221 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.1% vs the national median of $41,270. An estimated 3,410 file clerks are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $36,300 to $49,920 depending on location.
$41,221
Avg median salary in Illinois
$49,920
Highest paying metro
$36,300
Lowest paying metro
3,410
Employed in Illinois
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File Clerks salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | $49,920 | $35,990 | $65,050 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $47,570 | $39,440 | $61,210 | 2,580 |
| Peoria, IL | $45,840 | $39,260 | $48,380 | 190 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,600 | $34,360 | $55,360 | 100 |
| Decatur, IL | $40,410 | $29,990 | $63,210 | 30 |
| West Central Illinois | $39,680 | $32,840 | $46,060 | 80 |
| East Central Illinois | $39,220 | $32,320 | $49,060 | 60 |
| South Illinois | $38,200 | $30,090 | $49,330 | 70 |
| Northwest Illinois | $37,870 | $31,200 | $45,810 | 90 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,820 | $31,970 | $48,910 | 50 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,300 | $29,120 | $47,180 | 100 |