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Tellers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$43,480
- Rockford$41,780
- Decatur$39,150
- Kankakee$38,750
- Peoria$38,590
- Champaign$38,480
- Springfield$38,230
- Bloomington$37,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $43,480 | $44,540 | $38,160 | $35,105 | 104 |
| Rockford | $41,780 | $40,420 | $36,240 | $33,823 | 92 |
| Decatur | $39,150 | $37,160 | $35,340 | $31,840 | 88 |
| Kankakee | $38,750 | $37,360 | $35,090 | $31,539 | 96 |
| Peoria | $38,590 | $37,220 | $35,790 | $31,418 | 91 |
| Champaign | $38,480 | $36,930 | $36,060 | $31,335 | 93 |
| Springfield | $38,230 | $37,360 | $35,650 | $31,146 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $37,850 | $37,040 | $35,420 | $30,860 | 94 |
*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 43-3071.
- 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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