Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is $37.02 an hour ($77,010 a year). About 14,210 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,000). Illinois ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.37 | $48,620 |
| 25% of workers | $29.12 | $60,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.02 | $77,010 |
| 75% of workers | $47.00 | $97,770 |
| 90% of workers | $57.12 | $118,810 |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $78,640 | 9,080 |
| Peoria | $77,740 | 300 |
| Decatur | $75,660 | 60 |
| Rockford | $74,660 | 160 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $74,590 | 40 |
| Bloomington | $70,400 | 0 |
| Springfield | $65,000 | 220 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.5% over ten years, declining · about 20,900 openings a year (BLS)
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