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Public Safety Telecommunicators average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$69,800
- Springfield$62,960
- Kankakee$62,340
- Champaign$59,780
- Rockford$59,180
- Bloomington$55,860
- Peoria$49,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $69,800 | $66,980 | $52,800 | $54,620 | 104 |
| Springfield | $62,960 | $57,390 | $48,480 | $49,793 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $62,340 | $61,010 | $49,350 | $49,325 | 96 |
| Champaign | $59,780 | $53,590 | $52,530 | $47,395 | 93 |
| Rockford | $59,180 | $54,130 | $53,850 | $46,943 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $55,860 | $56,540 | $50,950 | $44,440 | 94 |
| Peoria | $49,120 | $50,090 | $40,710 | $39,358 | 91 |
*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 43-5031.
- 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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