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Hotel Desk Clerk Salary in Illinois (2026)
$17.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,879/year ($2,407/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 22nd of 51 states for Hotel Desk Clerk pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 6,390 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $35,410 a year — though pay ranges from $31,200 for newcomers to $44,900 at the top.
Hotel Desk Clerk pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,390 Hotel Desk Clerk jobs in Illinois (occupation code 43-4081, “Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Hotel Desk Clerk salary of $35,410 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 $28,879 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $35,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,069 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,709 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$1,753 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,879 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,407 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Hotel Desk Clerk make in Illinois?
- The median Hotel Desk Clerk salary in Illinois is $35,410 per year ($17.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,740 and $37,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Hotel Desk Clerk in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $35,410, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $28,879 per year ($2,407 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Hotel Desk Clerk jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 6,390 Hotel Desk Clerk 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.