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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$64,400
- Champaign$60,210
- Bloomington$60,110
- Springfield$58,800
- Peoria$58,500
- Decatur$58,330
- Rockford$57,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $64,400 | $62,920 | $49,750 | $50,879 | 104 |
| Champaign | $60,210 | $59,200 | $52,000 | $47,719 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $60,110 | $62,400 | $45,280 | $47,644 | 94 |
| Springfield | $58,800 | $57,680 | $48,110 | $46,656 | 93 |
| Peoria | $58,500 | $55,100 | $48,450 | $46,430 | 91 |
| Decatur | $58,330 | $56,780 | $45,100 | $46,302 | 88 |
| Rockford | $57,300 | $55,630 | $47,500 | $45,525 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 43-3051.
- 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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