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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$64,740
- Bloomington$64,010
- Champaign$62,050
- Peoria$61,740
- Decatur$61,640
- Rockford$61,560
- Springfield$61,340
- Kankakee$59,670
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $64,740 | $63,750 | $52,190 | $51,135 | 104 |
| Bloomington | $64,010 | $62,960 | $53,310 | $50,585 | 94 |
| Champaign | $62,050 | $59,990 | $51,130 | $49,107 | 93 |
| Peoria | $61,740 | $59,880 | $48,940 | $48,873 | 91 |
| Decatur | $61,640 | $59,880 | $51,710 | $48,798 | 88 |
| Rockford | $61,560 | $59,010 | $48,940 | $48,737 | 92 |
| Springfield | $61,340 | $59,880 | $48,940 | $48,571 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $59,670 | $57,030 | $44,160 | $47,312 | 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 43-5052.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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