Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers is $50.48 an hour ($104,990 a year). About 550 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($117,860). Illinois ranks 24th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.84 | $59,990 |
| 25% of workers | $35.03 | $72,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.48 | $104,990 |
| 75% of workers | $64.07 | $133,270 |
| 90% of workers | $87.00 | $180,960 |
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $121,720 | 350 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 500 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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