salary$47,100 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$71,530per year
Jobs in the area75,240people work this job
Can a customer service representative afford Chicago?
Expensive. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 50.5% of the median customer service representative salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a customer service representative make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a customer service representative in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $47,100 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $34,480 and $71,530.
Can a customer service representative afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 50.5% of the median customer service representative salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.