Telecommunicator Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Telecommunicator make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Telecommunicator in Chicago, IL is $47,249. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,470 to a high of $58,914, with most professionals earning between $42,130 and $53,355.

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What does a Telecommunicator do?

Common responsibilities of a Telecommunicator

Provides and relays necessary information regarding emergency situations to those individuals requiring notification, including public safety officials and representatives.

September 14, 2022

Communicate effectively via police radio, telephone, and in person, with co-workers and all others, including persons of diverse backgrounds and in altered emotional and psychological states.

November 02, 2022

Answers the telephone and all systems and receives emergency calls from citizens, law enforcement agencies or fire departments requesting/reporting emergencies, information and assistance.

November 27, 2022

Required to report for duty and shelter-in during emergency/disaster situations.

January 21, 2023

Monitors the alarm system, which includes the Keltron Fire & Burglar alarms, 911 emergency system for all 911 calls dialed from on campus, and Insight/ HVAC systems that are used for fire alarms, ammonia leaks, burglary alarms, temperature alarms, pump failure and water level alarms.

March 06, 2023

Receives telephone calls to the Emergency 911 Center, and other messages requiring primarily emergency type of assistance promptly and courteously, determines priority, and transmits clearly such requests for service to the appropriate personnel.

April 03, 2023

Maintains thorough working knowledge of all operational and administrative rules, regulations, codes, laws, policies, and procedures that govern duties within the Center and employment within the County.

April 05, 2023

Operates all equipment in a safe and respectful manner, reporting any deficiencies to a supervisor for remediation or replacement.

April 24, 2023

Monitoring, prioritizing and dispatching appropriate police and/or fire units via radio, telephone and/or Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) as outlined in policy and procedure.

May 11, 2023

Performs inquiries and criminal history checks for Officers through National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS).

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Telecommunicator in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

42130

53355

47249

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

42172

53425

47293

What is the average salary for Telecommunicator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Telecommunicator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Telecommunicator ranges from $42,130 to $53,355 with the average base salary of $47,249. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,172 to $53,425 with the average total cash compensation of $47,293.

View Average Salary for Telecommunicator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$47,249	$42,130 - $53,355
Bonus	$44	$42 - $70
Total Pay	$47,293	$42,172 - $53,425

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Telecommunicator Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,130 - $53,355	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,130 - $53,355	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,081 - $53,293	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,114 - $53,334	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,114 - $53,334	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,250 - $52,240	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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