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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Illinois
- Peoria$57,200
- Decatur$55,990
- Springfield$53,790
- Chicago$52,850
- Kankakee$51,290
- Bloomington$49,730
- Rockford$49,690
- Champaign$47,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $57,200 | $56,770 | $45,350 | $45,450 | 91 |
| Decatur | $55,990 | $57,700 | $49,200 | $44,538 | 88 |
| Springfield | $53,790 | $48,410 | $42,030 | $42,879 | 93 |
| Chicago | $52,850 | $48,230 | $41,620 | $42,170 | 104 |
| Kankakee | $51,290 | $48,880 | $43,370 | $40,994 | 96 |
| Bloomington | $49,730 | $46,690 | $37,820 | $39,817 | 94 |
| Rockford | $49,690 | $46,240 | $39,680 | $39,787 | 92 |
| Champaign | $47,910 | $47,050 | $39,680 | $38,445 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 51-9061.
- 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.
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