Interpreters and Translators Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Illinois
Interpreters and Translators in Illinois earn a median salary of $50,328 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.3% vs the national median of $59,440. An estimated 1,590 interpreters and translators are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $43,710 to $58,590 depending on location.
$50,328
Avg median salary in Illinois
$58,590
Highest paying metro
$43,710
Lowest paying metro
1,590
Employed in Illinois
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Interpreters and Translators salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $58,590 | $40,520 | $74,140 | 1,440 |
| Springfield, IL | $51,680 | $37,380 | $64,790 | 40 |
| Champaign, IL | $50,270 | $45,750 | $56,610 | 30 |
| Rockford, IL | $47,390 | $42,560 | $51,820 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,710 | $34,700 | $57,530 | 30 |