Paramedics pay range in Champaign
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $66,740 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Champaign earn between $46,030 and $66,740.
- $46K10th
- $46K25th
- $50KMedian
- $67K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,530 | $4,544 | $26.22 |
| Median | $50,100 | $4,175 | $24.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,030 | $3,836 | $22.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,740 | $5,562 | $32.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Champaign vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Paramedics in Champaign earn 25% less than the Illinois average ($72,570) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $54,530 | $50,100 | $46,030 | $66,740 | 60 |
| Illinois | $72,570 | $60,660 | $47,210 | $106,810 | 3,890 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Champaign
On the average salary of $54,530, a single filer in Champaign takes home about $43,437 a year, or $3,620 a month and $1,671 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Champaign a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Champaign area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $54,530 buys what about $58,822 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Champaign ($50,700). A typical home costs $237,290, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Illinois cities
Champaign ranks 2nd of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($83,400).
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Champaign: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Champaign?
$26.22 an hour on average, and $24.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Champaign?
About $43,437 a year ($3,620 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,530.
Do paramedics earn more in Champaign than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
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 29-2043; area Champaign-Urbana, IL (16580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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