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Bank Teller Salary in Illinois (2026)

$38,670 /year median

$18.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,337/year ($2,611/month) for a single filer

Bank Teller pay range in Illinois

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $34,670 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $36,330 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $38,670 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $45,140 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $47,750 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 16,960 Bank Teller jobs in Illinois (occupation code 43-3071, “Tellers”).

Gross vs. take-home in Illinois

A median Bank Teller salary of $38,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,337 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.

Gross (median)$38,670
Federal income tax−$2,460
Social Security + Medicare−$2,958
Illinois state income tax−$1,914
Take-home (annual)$31,337
Take-home (monthly)$2,611

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Bank Teller make in Illinois?
The median Bank Teller salary in Illinois is $38,670 per year ($18.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,330 and $45,140.
What is the take-home pay for a Bank Teller in Illinois?
On the median salary of $38,670, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $31,337 per year ($2,611 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
How many Bank Teller jobs are there in Illinois?
BLS counts 16,960 Bank Teller jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.