Jobs paying $20+ an hour in Illinois

Open jobs that publish pay of at least $20 an hour — or a yearly salary of at least $41,600.

Why a job is on this page: the employer's listing states hourly pay whose low end is $20 or more, or a yearly salary whose low end is $41,600 or more (2,080 work hours a year, the full-time year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics uses to turn hourly into yearly pay). Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.

Illinois's minimum wage is up to $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table). Illinois minimum wage

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Motor Vehicle Operator

Commander, Navy Installations CommandGreat Lakes, IllinoisUSD 22–22 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Health Technician Direct Care

Veterans Health AdministrationNorth Chicago, IllinoisUSD 50,762–65,990 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Program Manager

Veterans Health AdministrationLakewood, Colorado · Washington, District of Columbia · Salt Lake City, Utah +18USD 106,437–172,980 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Structural Engineer

Public Buildings ServiceSan Francisco, California · Lakewood, Colorado · Washington, District of Columbia +8USD 127,829–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

US Army Civilian Human Resources AgencyRock Island, IllinoisUSD 90,937–118,221 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Budget Analyst

ARMY TRANSPORTATIONScott AFB, IllinoisUSD 109,137–141,880 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

IT Specialist

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and TechnologySalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 76,463–118,204 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation)

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersEast Alton, IllinoisUSD 41,769–67,264 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Lock and Dam Operator

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersEast Alton, IllinoisUSD 33–38 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Lock and Dam Operator

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersEast Alton, IllinoisUSD 24–36 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Bio Equip Support Spec

Veterans Health AdministrationMarion, IllinoisUSD 48,719–116,113 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Supervisory Medical Support Assistant

Veterans Health AdministrationMarion, IllinoisUSD 64,446–83,777 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Construction Control Representative

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersCedar Rapids, Iowa · Johnston, Iowa · Knoxville, Iowa +1USD 89,508–118,221 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Sr. Counsel, Commercial (Healthcare & Life Sciences)

DatabricksChicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Mountain View, California; New York City, New York; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Washington, D.C. · San Francisco, CaliforniaUSD 219,800–302,300 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · Greenhouse · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on Databricks's official job board. Apply only through the official link.

Transportation Planning Specialist

ARMY TRANSPORTATIONScott AFB, IllinoisUSD 109,137–141,880 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Maintenance Worker (Equipment Repairer)

Commander, Navy Installations CommandGreat Lakes, IllinoisUSD 23–23 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Clinical Residency Coordinator

Veterans Health AdministrationMarion, IllinoisUSD 69,904–129,393 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Traffic Management Specialist

ARMY TRANSPORTATIONScott AFB, IllinoisUSD 109,137–141,880 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Mechanical Engineer

Federal Acquisition ServiceSan Francisco, California · Lakewood, Colorado · Washington, District of Columbia +11USD 90,838–145,468 per year (as published by the source)

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✓ Checked 6 hours ago · ✓ Pay listed · ⏳ Closes in 3 days

Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Traffic Management Specialist

ARMY TRANSPORTATIONScott AFB, IllinoisUSD 109,137–141,880 per year (as published by the source)

Recently observed

✓ Checked 6 hours ago · ✓ Pay listed

Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-23

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.