How much does an administrative law judge make in Chicago?
$121,700a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $58.52 an hour or $10,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.52
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,790Median: $121,700Highest 10%: $207,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,790 | $36.92 | |
| 25th | $98,480 | $47.35 | |
| Median | $121,700 | $58.52 | |
| 75th | $148,500 | $71.39 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.75 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges.
| St. Louis, MO | $131,200 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $165,700 |
| Judge | $146,400 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $70,550 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $66,640 |
| Legal Support Worker | $63,240 |
| Title Examiner | $56,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $58.52 ($121,700 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $121,700 against $117,900 nationally, 3% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $105,000, so Chicago pays 16% more.
Where does Chicago rank for administrative law judge pay?
28 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an administrative law judge make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.