The average salary for a courier in Illinois is around $29,890 per year.
Avg Salary
Couriers earn an average yearly salary of $29,890.
Wages typically start from $23,860 and go up to $46,060.
52% below national average Updated in 2021
Courier earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level courier earnings begin at:
$22.14 per hour
$46,060 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level courier earnings begin at:
$17.86 per hour
$37,150 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level courier earnings begin at:
$14.37 per hour
$29,890 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level courier earnings begin at:
$12.78 per hour
$26,590 per year
10th percentile
Starting level courier earnings begin at:
$11.47 per hour
$23,860 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Courier salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
District of Columbia | $46,460 |
Massachusetts | $37,630 |
Connecticut | $37,450 |
New York | $37,430 |
Alaska | $37,410 |
Colorado | $37,400 |
Oregon | $37,230 |
Nevada | $37,150 |
California | $36,810 |
Washington | $36,780 |
Hawaii | $36,590 |
Maryland | $36,590 |
New Jersey | $36,590 |
Rhode Island | $36,590 |
Vermont | $36,360 |
Minnesota | $34,980 |
Michigan | $34,970 |
North Dakota | $33,060 |
Texas | $31,830 |
Utah | $31,050 |
Pennsylvania | $30,390 |
Maine | $30,280 |
Wyoming | $30,090 |
Montana | $30,030 |
Virginia | $29,950 |
Illinois | $29,890 |
Iowa | $29,800 |
Ohio | $29,800 |
Arizona | $29,790 |
New Hampshire | $29,690 |
Tennessee | $29,670 |
South Dakota | $29,650 |
Arkansas | $29,630 |
North Carolina | $29,510 |
Florida | $29,440 |
Kentucky | $29,420 |
Louisiana | $29,420 |
Missouri | $29,180 |
Wisconsin | $29,010 |
Idaho | $29,000 |
Georgia | $28,990 |
Kansas | $28,820 |
New Mexico | $28,820 |
Oklahoma | $28,820 |
Indiana | $28,720 |
South Carolina | $28,720 |
West Virginia | $28,520 |
Virgin Islands, U.S. | $27,530 |
Mississippi | $27,260 |
Alabama | $24,840 |
Delaware | $23,930 |
Nebraska | $23,910 |
Guam | $22,440 |
Puerto Rico | $19,190 |
How do courier salaries compare to similar careers?
Couriers earn about the same as related careers in Illinois. On average, they make less than tellers but more than vehicle cleaners.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Teller salary | $36K |
Concierge salary | $31K |
Switchboard operator salary | $30K |
Receptionist salary | $31K |
Janitor salary | $30K |
Courier salary | $30K |
Nail technician salary | $29K |
Retail salesperson salary | $29K |
Recreation worker salary | $29K |
Vehicle cleaner salary | $28K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)