Office Clerk Salary in Chicago, IL
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$40,535
Hourly Rate
$19.49
/hour
Jobs in Area
1,564
employed
Office Clerk Salary Range in Chicago, IL
Annual Salary Range
$26k
10th percentile
$34k
25th
$50k
75th
$60k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $25,604 | $12.31 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,893 | $16.29 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $40,535 | $19.49 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,700 | $23.89 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $59,834 | $28.77 |
| Average (Mean) | $44,603 | $21.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Office Clerk salary in Chicago, IL is $40,535 per year or $19.49 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Chicago, IL Compares
vs National Average
$39,770
vs Illinois Average
$42,737
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$38,458
Cost of living in Chicago, IL is 5.4% above the national average.
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