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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Illinois (2026)
$27.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,736/year ($3,728/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 16th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 5,740 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $56,440 a year — though pay ranges from $38,890 for newcomers to $77,520 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,740 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $56,440 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 $44,736 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $56,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,593 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,318 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,794 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,736 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,728 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Illinois?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Illinois is $56,440 per year ($27.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,290 and $64,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $56,440, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $44,736 per year ($3,728 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 5,740 Medical Records Specialist 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.