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Clergy average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$63,640
- Rockford$60,480
- Champaign$58,520
- Bloomington$57,760
- Peoria$57,330
- Springfield$56,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $63,640 | $61,820 | $50,030 | $50,306 | 104 |
| Rockford | $60,480 | $61,510 | $47,440 | $47,923 | 92 |
| Champaign | $58,520 | $62,540 | $43,180 | $46,445 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $57,760 | $52,650 | $41,610 | $45,872 | 94 |
| Peoria | $57,330 | $56,080 | $41,070 | $45,548 | 91 |
| Springfield | $56,990 | $52,070 | $43,290 | $45,292 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Clergy salary in other states
More about pay in Illinois
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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