Interpreters and Translators Salary in Illinois
Ranked #29 of 47 · IL
11.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,650 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $55,290
Employment 1,510
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,990P25 $42,760 Median $55,290P75 $69,010P90 $82,370
About 80% of interpreters and translatorss in Illinois earn between $37,990 and $82,370. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean interpreters and translators salary in Illinois is $58,650, about 11.6% below the U.S. average ($66,360). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $59,660 | $61,310 | 1,070 |
| Peoria, IL | $54,690 | $52,320 | 40 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,390 | $61,740 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $50,270 | $54,670 | 30 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,140 | $46,960 | 60 |