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Firefighters average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$80,110
- Peoria$72,600
- Rockford$66,870
- Champaign$64,720
- Springfield$63,810
- Bloomington$63,070
- Kankakee$62,900
- Decatur$61,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $80,110 | $82,820 | $48,610 | $61,363 | 104 |
| Peoria | $72,600 | $73,670 | $40,130 | $56,451 | 91 |
| Rockford | $66,870 | $77,150 | $57,050 | $52,704 | 92 |
| Champaign | $64,720 | $62,190 | $46,270 | $51,120 | 93 |
| Springfield | $63,810 | $65,330 | $48,800 | $50,434 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $63,070 | $69,270 | $44,280 | $49,876 | 94 |
| Kankakee | $62,900 | $59,850 | $44,950 | $49,748 | 96 |
| Decatur | $61,750 | $62,430 | $54,650 | $48,881 | 88 |
*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 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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