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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Illinois (2026)
$29.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,807/year ($4,067/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 10th of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 1,740 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $61,840 a year — though pay ranges from $45,590 for newcomers to $81,590 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,740 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Illinois (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $61,840 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 $48,807 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,241 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,731 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,061 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,807 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,067 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Illinois?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Illinois is $61,840 per year ($29.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,390 and $71,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $61,840, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $48,807 per year ($4,067 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 1,740 Eligibility Interviewer 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.