As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Gunsmith in Illinois is $50,248. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,547 to $56,271, with most professionals earning between $41,268 and $61,755.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $41,268 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $45,547 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $50,248 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $56,271 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $61,755 | IL | April 01, 2025 |
A gunsmith is a person who repairs, modifies, designs, or builds guns. This occupation differs from an armorer who usually only replaces worn parts in standard firearms. A gunsmith actually does modifications and changes to a firearm that may require a very high level of craftsmanship requiring the skills of a top level machinist, a very skilled wood worker, and even an engineer. Their level of craftsmanship usually requires several years of training and practical experience under a higher level gunsmith, attendance at a gunsmithing school, or both. A gunsmith also does factory level repairs ...
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Cicero, IL | Avg. Salary $52,283 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Mount Prospect, IL | Avg. Salary $52,101 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Abingdon, IL | Avg. Salary $47,558 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adair, IL | Avg. Salary $47,821 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Addieville, IL | Avg. Salary $48,479 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Addison, IL | Avg. Salary $52,101 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Akin, IL | Avg. Salary $47,619 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albany, IL | Avg. Salary $47,249 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albers, IL | Avg. Salary $48,479 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Albion, IL | Avg. Salary $46,146 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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