Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,480 or more. The middle half of amusement and recreation attendants in Chicago earn between $31,200 and $36,480.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $34KMedian
- $36K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,950 | $2,912 | $16.80 |
| Median | $34,170 | $2,848 | $16.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,480 | $3,040 | $17.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Amusement and recreation attendants in Chicago earn about the same as the Illinois average ($34,590) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($32,640). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $32,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $34,950 | $34,170 | $31,200 | $39,480 | 9,340 |
| Illinois | $34,590 | $32,770 | $31,200 | $38,520 | 11,660 |
| United States | $32,640 | $32,150 | $22,350 | $42,490 | 397,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $34,950, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $28,673 a year, or $2,389 a month and $1,103 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $29,244 | $2,437 |
| Working in IL | $28,673 | $2,389 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for amusement and recreation attendants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $34,950 buys what about $33,737 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Chicago$34,950
- Champaign$34,460
- Rockford$32,960
- Bloomington$32,950
- Peoria$32,600
- Springfield$32,360
- Decatur$31,390
All Amusement and Recreation Attendants salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for amusement and recreation attendants
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,330).
- Kahului, HI$47,330
- Anchorage, AK$44,100
- San Jose, CA$43,530
- Seattle, WA$42,300
- Fairbanks, AK$41,820
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Amusement and Recreation Attendants salary in Chicago: questions
How much do amusement and recreation attendants make an hour in Chicago?
$16.80 an hour on average, and $16.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level amusement and recreation attendants salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the amusement and recreation attendants take-home pay in Chicago?
About $28,673 a year ($2,389 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,950.
Do amusement and recreation attendants earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($32,640).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-3091; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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