Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for court reporters and simultaneous captioners is $36.48 an hour ($75,890 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($72,420). Illinois ranks 12th of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for court reporters and simultaneous captioners in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.48 | $75,890 |
| 75% of workers | $46.15 | $95,990 |
| 90% of workers | $58.84 | $122,390 |
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $76,790 | 510 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for court reporters and simultaneous captioners
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)
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