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Librarian Salary in Illinois (2026)
$30.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,456/year ($4,121/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 29th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 5,390 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $62,700 a year — though pay ranges from $38,650 for newcomers to $103,540 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,390 Librarian jobs in Illinois (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Librarian salary of $62,700 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 $49,456 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,344 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,797 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,104 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,456 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,121 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Illinois?
- The median Librarian salary in Illinois is $62,700 per year ($30.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,720 and $80,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $62,700, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $49,456 per year ($4,121 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 5,390 Librarian 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.