Illinois Median
$46,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.56
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $48,700
State Rank
#30 of 51
8,370 employed here
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Illinois?
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks working in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,920 per year, or about $22.56 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $48,700 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $35,450 while the top 10% make $75,230 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,480 and $61,140 a year.
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,450 | $17.04 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,480 | $18.02 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,920 | $22.56 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,140 | $29.39 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,230 | $36.17 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 30th out of 51 states and territories for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in other states
District of Columbia $66,130Washington $64,680California $63,320Massachusetts $61,730Rhode Island $61,670Oregon $61,300Connecticut $60,480Maryland $58,380Nevada $56,680Minnesota $56,520Alaska $54,270North Dakota $53,850New Jersey $53,700New York $53,500Vermont $53,000Wisconsin $51,920Hawaii $51,890Utah $51,130Colorado $50,410North Carolina $49,110Arizona $48,700Michigan $48,690Maine $48,580Idaho $48,450Nebraska $48,420Iowa $48,280Ohio $48,030Florida $47,100New Mexico $46,960New Hampshire $46,590Texas $46,580Louisiana $46,570Wyoming $46,540Indiana $46,350Montana $45,680Virginia $45,650Pennsylvania $44,830Kansas $44,740Tennessee $44,720Delaware $44,600South Dakota $43,850Kentucky $43,680South Carolina $43,460Georgia $42,960Missouri $41,020Oklahoma $39,120Alabama $38,360West Virginia $37,810Mississippi $37,210Arkansas $36,960
Working as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois
Nationally, about 180,000 people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($46,920) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Illinois?
The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Illinois is $46,920 per year, or about $22.56 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,450 at the entry level to $75,230 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Court, Municipal, and License Clerks about 4% less than the national median of $48,700. Illinois ranks 30th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,920 a year. About 8,370 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.