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Security Guards average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$44,360
- Springfield$43,700
- Peoria$43,220
- Decatur$41,960
- Rockford$41,610
- Kankakee$41,030
- Bloomington$40,940
- Champaign$39,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $44,360 | $39,990 | $37,060 | $35,769 | 104 |
| Springfield | $43,700 | $42,240 | $35,700 | $35,271 | 93 |
| Peoria | $43,220 | $38,530 | $36,260 | $34,909 | 91 |
| Decatur | $41,960 | $41,220 | $33,740 | $33,959 | 88 |
| Rockford | $41,610 | $36,960 | $35,220 | $33,695 | 92 |
| Kankakee | $41,030 | $35,380 | $35,030 | $33,258 | 96 |
| Bloomington | $40,940 | $35,520 | $35,520 | $33,190 | 94 |
| Champaign | $39,720 | $34,250 | $31,200 | $32,270 | 93 |
*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 33-9032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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