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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$39,720
- Springfield$35,980
- Bloomington$35,840
- Champaign$35,590
- Rockford$35,280
- Peoria$34,680
- Decatur$33,800
- Kankakee$32,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $39,720 | $36,110 | $34,160 | $32,270 | 104 |
| Springfield | $35,980 | $34,160 | $31,200 | $29,450 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $35,840 | $31,280 | $31,200 | $29,344 | 94 |
| Champaign | $35,590 | $32,950 | $31,200 | $29,156 | 93 |
| Rockford | $35,280 | $32,720 | $31,200 | $28,922 | 92 |
| Peoria | $34,680 | $32,010 | $31,200 | $28,470 | 91 |
| Decatur | $33,800 | $31,670 | $31,200 | $27,806 | 88 |
| Kankakee | $32,950 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $27,165 | 96 |
*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 39-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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