Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is $37.81 an hour ($78,640 a year). About 9,080 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,000). It is 2% higher than the Illinois median ($77,010).
Pay range for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.84 | $49,590 |
| 25% of workers | $29.71 | $61,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.81 | $78,640 |
| 75% of workers | $47.75 | $99,310 |
| 90% of workers | $59.36 | $123,460 |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $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)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- 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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