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Dispatcher Salary in Illinois (2026)
$27.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,339/year ($3,778/month) for a single filer
Illinois is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Dispatchers (5th of 51), with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 0 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $57,240 a year — though pay ranges from $37,380 for newcomers to $83,600 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Dispatcher jobs in Illinois (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Dispatcher salary of $57,240 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 $45,339 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $57,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,689 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,379 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,833 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,339 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,778 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Illinois?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Illinois is $57,240 per year ($27.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,750 and $71,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $57,240, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $45,339 per year ($3,778 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 0 Dispatcher 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.