IL · Hoffman Estates · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Hoffman Estates, IL

The median patient access representative pay in the Hoffman Estates area is $18.17 per hour ($37,790 a year), with the typical range running from $16.50 to $21.66. That ranks 92nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 230th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates. The free report below lists employers near Hoffman Estates and what they pay.

Patient Access Representative pay in Hoffman Estates, IL

The metro median is 2% above the Illinois statewide median of $17.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 29,720 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 6.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.57$30,31019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.50$34,3208% below U.S. median
Median$18.17$37,7902% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.66$45,05021% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.67$49,23032% above U.S. median

How Hoffman Estates ranks

  • 92nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 230th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for patient access representative. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Receptionists and Information Clerks.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Hoffman Estates

  • Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.17 median hour buys what $17.54 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$654
  • Per year: $32,706
  • Per month: $2,726

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Hoffman Estates

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp
Hoffman Estates, IL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Patient Access Representative pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Schaumburg, IL4 mi$18.17/hr77,099
Palatine, IL6 mi$18.17/hr65,951

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Illinois

Patient access representatives register patients, verify insurance and collect information at the front door of care.

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Customer service experience; healthcare registration experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with EHR systems such as Epic

Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Hoffman Estates, IL?

Patient Access Representatives in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $18.17 per hour, about $37,790 a year. The middle half earn between $16.50 and $21.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Hoffman Estates a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 230th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Hoffman Estates?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates, led by St Alexius Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Hoffman Estates as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place patient access representatives in Hoffman Estates?

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Your Patient Access pay reportHoffman Estates, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • MercyIllinois · 3 postings$27.21/ hr$21–$33
  • Southern Illinois HealthcareIllinois · 2 postings$22.40/ hr$18–$27
  • OSF Healthcare SystemMonmouth, IL · 5 postings$20.46/ hr$19–$22

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$19Median$21.43High$32

10 Patient Access postings with published pay in Illinois, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access AssociatePermanent
    $18.80–$22.12/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Monmouth, IL · posted today
  2. Patient Access Associate Emergency Room 5/6Permanent
    $18.80–$22.12/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL · posted 8 days ago

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