Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Illinois
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Illinois earn a median of $57,240 a year ($27.52 an hour), based on BLS data for this job.
Pay ranges from $37,380 for the lowest-paid 10% to $83,600 for the top 10%. That is 14% higher than the national median of $50,340. Illinois ranks 5th of 51 states for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance pay, one of the best-paying states for this job. The average (mean) salary is $59,400, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in Illinois
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,380 | $17.97 |
| 25th percentile | $46,750 | $22.47 |
| Median | $57,240 | $27.52 |
| 75th percentile | $71,410 | $34.33 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $83,600 | $40.19 |
| Average (mean) | $59,400 | $28.56 |
Half of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $4,770 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,385 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,201.54 |
| Weekly | $1,100.77 |
| Hourly | $27.52 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in cities in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,900 | n/a |
| Decatur, IL | $56,740 | 50 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $56,360 | 100 |
| Springfield, IL | $54,900 | 80 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,710 | 140 |
| Bloomington, IL | $50,360 | 50 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $49,920 | 90 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $49,790 | 60 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,650 | 1,660 |
| Kankakee, IL | $48,730 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $48,140 | 210 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,010 | 140 |
Highest-paying states for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $72,260 |
| Washington | $59,330 |
| Minnesota | $59,220 |
| North Dakota | $57,580 |
| Illinois | $57,240 |
| Delaware | $57,170 |
| Alaska | $56,730 |
| Vermont | $56,360 |
| New York | $55,810 |
| Massachusetts | $55,690 |
See Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance pay in every state.
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $46,760 | $22.48 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $62,070 | $29.84 |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $57,880 | $27.83 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $59,750 | $28.72 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,300 | $28.03 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $61,260 | $29.45 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $61,710 | $29.67 |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | $48,680 | $23.40 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $39,100 | $18.80 |
| Meter Readers, Utilities | $60,690 | $29.18 |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,130 | $22.18 |
| Office Clerks, General | $45,730 | $21.99 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $48,310 | $23.23 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,560 | $23.83 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 43-5032. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance make in Illinois?
The median salary for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in Illinois is $57,240 a year, or $27.52 an hour. Pay ranges from $37,380 for the lowest-paid 10% to $83,600 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance make in Illinois?
The top 10% of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in Illinois earn at least $83,600 a year. The top 25% earn $71,410 or more.
What is the starting pay for dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance in Illinois?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $37,380 a year, and a quarter of dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance earn $46,750 or less.