Parking Enforcement Worker Salary in Illinois (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Parking Enforcement Workers in Illinois, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$47,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $46,730
State Rank
#14 of 41
state estimate

How much does a Parking Enforcement Worker make in Illinois?

A Parking Enforcement Worker working in Illinois earns a median salary of $47,080 per year, or about $22.63 per hour. That is 1% above the national median of $46,730 for this occupation.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $74,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,700 and $64,240 a year.

Parking Enforcement Worker salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,200$15.00
25th percentile (early career)$37,700$18.13
50th percentile (median)$47,080$22.63
75th percentile (experienced)$64,240$30.88
90th percentile (top earners)$74,660$35.89

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 14th out of 41 states and territories for Parking Enforcement Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$68,120
2California$62,280
3Oregon$59,810
4Nevada$55,040
5Utah$52,670

Working as a Parking Enforcement Worker in Illinois

Nationally, about 9,000 people work as Parking Enforcement Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($47,080) 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 does a Parking Enforcement Worker make in Illinois?
The median Parking Enforcement Worker salary in Illinois is $47,080 per year, or about $22.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $74,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Parking Enforcement Workers about 1% more than the national median of $46,730. Illinois ranks 14th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Parking Enforcement Workers?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,080 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
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.