The median annual wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $36,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,910.
Pay spans roughly $31,180 at the 10th percentile to $59,230 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.70 per hour. An estimated 8,870 people work as counter and rental clerks in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $36,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.70 |
| 10th percentile | $31,180 |
| 90th percentile | $59,230 |
| Employment | 8,870 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.