SOC 43-4061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs — Illinois
Illinois · 3 metro areas compared
In Illinois the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs is $61,840 a year, which is 14.1% higher than the national figure of $54,210.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Illinois the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs is $61,840 a year, which is 14.1% higher than the national figure of $54,210. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $50,390 and $71,990. The lowest tenth earn under $45,590, while the highest tenth earn more than $81,590.
The area has 1,740 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Illinois ranks number 10th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $62,390. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 387th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,590 | −15.9% |
| 25th | $50,390 | −7.0% |
| Median (50th) | $61,840 | +14.1% |
| 75th | $71,990 | +32.8% |
| 90th | $81,590 | +50.5% |
| Mean | $62,740 | +15.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $62,390 | 1,210 | |
| 2 | Rockford | $59,990 | 50 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $57,590 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $61,840 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$61,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,840US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,840 a year, 14.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,590 to $81,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,740 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $62,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $61,840, or $29.73 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 $54,210, so pay in Illinois is 14.1% higher. 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 Illinois earns more than $81,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,590 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 Chicago, at $62,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,740 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. 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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