SOC 11-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Administrative Services Managers — Kankakee
Kankakee, IL · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Kankakee, IL is $87,490 a year, trailing the national median of $114,130 by 23.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Kankakee, IL is $87,490 a year, trailing the national median of $114,130 by 23.3%. Half of workers earn between $62,240 and $109,140. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,990 and the ninetieth at $156,210.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.55 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Springfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $124,790. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 28th of 183 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,990 | −56.2% |
| 25th | $62,240 | −45.5% |
| Median (50th) | $87,490 | −23.3% |
| 75th | $109,140 | −4.4% |
| 90th | $156,210 | +36.9% |
| Mean | $91,860 | −19.5% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $124,790 | — | |
| 2 | Chicago | $108,940 | 8,600 | |
| 3 | Bloomington | $96,820 | 140 | |
| 4 | Champaign | $85,240 | 180 | |
| 5 | Rockford | $81,390 | 200 | |
| 6 | Decatur | $80,670 | 50 | |
| 7 | Peoria | $80,390 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kankakee sit close to the national average, so $87,490 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$87,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,490US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $87,490 a year, 23.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,990 to $156,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $124,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Administrative Services Managers in Kankakee, IL?
The median annual wage is $87,490, or $42.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $114,130, so pay in Kankakee, IL is 23.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kankakee, IL earns more than $156,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Springfield, at $124,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Kankakee, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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