Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Illinois earn a median salary of $53,625 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3% vs the national median of $55,290. An estimated 5,740 payroll and timekeeping clerks are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $45,790 to $61,920 depending on location.

$53,625 Avg median salary in Illinois
$61,920 Highest paying metro
$45,790 Lowest paying metro
5,740 Employed in Illinois

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      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Chicago, IL-IN $61,920 $49,020 $74,990 4,710
      Peoria, IL $56,350 $46,240 $68,900 140
      Decatur, IL $55,920 $42,610 $71,530 40
      Kankakee, IL $55,410 $46,870 $65,140 30
      Bloomington, IL $54,570 $44,600 $64,410 50
      Northwest Illinois $54,340 $44,050 $61,420 100
      Champaign, IL $54,120 $50,720 $63,250 70
      Rockford, IL $52,860 $40,610 $64,220 110
      Springfield, IL $52,470 $44,570 $66,450 80
      South Illinois $52,380 $41,750 $62,000 110
      West Central Illinois $47,370 $40,170 $59,270 160
      East Central Illinois $45,790 $35,360 $62,320 140

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