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Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,920
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.9% vs 2024
$51,240
Mean Salary
$46,920
Median Salary
$22.56
Hourly Rate
8,370 people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,920 per year ($3,910/month).
This is 5.1% below the national average of $49,433.
Illinois ranks #30 out of 51 states for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay.
Approximately 8,370 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 0.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; and record data, administer tests, or collect fees.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.62
Speaking
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Writing
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.47
Administrative
4.3
Law and Government
4.1
English Language
4.05
Administration and Management
3.46
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(50.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois range from $35,450 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,230 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,480 and $61,140.
Median $46,920
P10: $35,450P25: $37,480P75: $61,140P90: $75,230
10th
$35,450
25th
$37,480
Median
$46,920
75th
$61,140
90th
$75,230
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,450
$17.04
$2,954
25th Percentile
$37,480
$18.02
$3,123
Median (50th)
$46,920
$22.56
$3,910
75th Percentile
$61,140
$29.39
$5,095
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,230
$36.17
$6,269
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,240 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#30
Illinois ranks #30 of 51 states
$49,433
National avg. for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois is $46,920 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,240.
What is the salary range for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois?
Salaries for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois range from $35,450 at the 10th percentile to $75,230 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,480 and $61,140.
What is the starting salary for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois?
Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks positions in Illinois typically start around $35,450 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,480 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,370 people are employed as Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Illinois is approximately $22.56 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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