The median annual wage for Clergy in Illinois is $60,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,150.
Pay spans roughly $35,690 at the 10th percentile to $81,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.99 per hour. An estimated 2,620 people work as clergy in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $60,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.99 |
| 10th percentile | $35,690 |
| 90th percentile | $81,410 |
| Employment | 2,620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.