Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Public Safety Telecommunicators in Illinois earn a median salary of $55,544 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.5% vs the national median of $50,730. An estimated 3,490 public safety telecommunicators are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $45,470 to $68,370 depending on location.
$55,544
Avg median salary in Illinois
$68,370
Highest paying metro
$45,470
Lowest paying metro
3,490
Employed in Illinois
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Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, IL | $68,370 | $50,450 | $68,370 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $65,030 | $50,380 | $81,240 | 2,130 |
| Springfield, IL | $64,790 | $47,990 | $85,950 | 130 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,470 | $51,040 | $75,630 | 90 |
| Rockford, IL | $57,960 | $50,290 | $62,190 | 100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $54,900 | $49,470 | $59,960 | 60 |
| Peoria, IL | $51,100 | $39,390 | $53,830 | 110 |
| Northwest Illinois | $49,770 | $45,910 | $59,540 | 160 |
| South Illinois | $49,120 | $41,460 | $61,150 | 250 |
| West Central Illinois | $46,000 | $37,650 | $49,020 | 270 |
| East Central Illinois | $45,470 | $39,160 | $55,360 | 150 |