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File Clerks average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$55,780
- Rockford$49,570
- Champaign$49,500
- Peoria$46,530
- Springfield$44,620
- Bloomington$38,100
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $55,780 | $58,320 | $40,940 | $44,379 | 104 |
| Rockford | $49,570 | $49,870 | $38,160 | $39,697 | 92 |
| Champaign | $49,500 | $43,690 | $36,980 | $39,644 | 93 |
| Peoria | $46,530 | $41,080 | $39,180 | $37,405 | 91 |
| Springfield | $44,620 | $41,030 | $34,780 | $35,965 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $38,100 | $36,090 | $32,390 | $31,048 | 94 |
*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 43-4071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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