Tellers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Tellers in Illinois earn a median salary of $37,348 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.1% vs the national median of $39,340. An estimated 15,650 tellers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $35,810 to $44,410 depending on location.
$37,348
Avg median salary in Illinois
$44,410
Highest paying metro
$35,810
Lowest paying metro
15,650
Employed in Illinois
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Tellers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $44,410 | $38,200 | $45,870 | 9,970 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,940 | $36,300 | $45,750 | 330 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,340 | $35,470 | $41,960 | 150 |
| Springfield, IL | $37,290 | $34,940 | $43,630 | 300 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,050 | $35,350 | $41,530 | 180 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,960 | $35,090 | $38,180 | 490 |
| South Illinois | $36,630 | $32,530 | $37,850 | 1,090 |
| Champaign, IL | $36,550 | $35,040 | $38,020 | 400 |
| Northwest Illinois | $36,240 | $33,150 | $38,740 | 730 |
| Decatur, IL | $36,130 | $33,480 | $38,020 | 180 |
| West Central Illinois | $35,820 | $31,440 | $37,060 | 1,070 |
| East Central Illinois | $35,810 | $32,770 | $38,070 | 760 |