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Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Illinois
- Springfield$61,740
- Chicago$61,310
- Champaign$54,670
- Peoria$52,320
- Rockford$46,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $61,740 | $50,390 | $42,550 | $48,873 | 93 |
| Chicago | $61,310 | $59,660 | $45,800 | $48,549 | 104 |
| Champaign | $54,670 | $50,270 | $45,750 | $43,542 | 93 |
| Peoria | $52,320 | $54,690 | $38,620 | $41,770 | 91 |
| Rockford | $46,960 | $48,140 | $36,880 | $37,729 | 92 |
*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 27-3091.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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