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Clergy Salary in Illinois
Ranked #22 of 50 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of clergys in Illinois earn between $36,760 and $86,390. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean clergy salary in Illinois is $62,490, about 6.5% below the U.S. average ($66,860). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $63,990 | $64,410 | 40 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $62,950 | $63,090 | 30 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $62,540 | $58,520 | 40 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,820 | $63,640 | 1,690 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,510 | $60,480 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $60,380 | $62,110 | 40 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $58,660 | $62,390 | 60 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,080 | $57,330 | 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do clergy make in Illinois?
The median clergy salary in Illinois is $61,820 per year (mean $62,490), and about 80% earn between $36,760 and $86,390.
How much do clergy make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,490 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for clergy?
Illinois ranks #22 of 50 states for clergy pay. Its mean salary of $62,490 is about 6.5% below the U.S. average of $66,860.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay clergy the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for clergy are East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($63,990), Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($62,950), Champaign-Urbana, IL ($62,540), by median annual wage.