As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Authorization Coordinator in Illinois is $45,453, equivalent to $22 per hour, $874 weekly, or $3,788 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Authorization Coordinator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Authorization Coordinator in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $37,739 to $52,057. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,415) and 75th percentile ($48,910), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,057 per year. This $7,495 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Patient Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Authorization Coordinator often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 79 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Authorization Coordinator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Authorization Coordinator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Authorization Coordinator Salary $37,739 IL February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Authorization Coordinator Salary $41,415 IL February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Authorization Coordinator Salary $45,453 IL February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Authorization Coordinator Salary $48,910 IL February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Authorization Coordinator Salary $52,057 IL February 01, 2026
25% $41,415 10% $37,739 90% $52,057 75% $48,910 $45,453 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $50,031 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $49,857 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $45,509 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $45,761 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $46,390 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $49,857 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $45,567 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $45,214 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $46,390 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $44,158 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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