How much does an administrative law judge make in Illinois?
$105,000a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in Illinois. That is $50.48 an hour or $8,749 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.48
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,990Median: $105,000Highest 10%: $181,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| 25th | $72,860 | $35.03 | |
| Median | $105,000 | $50.48 | |
| 75th | $133,300 | $64.07 | |
| 90th | $181,000 | $87.00 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $131,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $121,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for administrative law judges.
| 21. Massachusetts | $113,800 |
| 22. Tennessee | $107,700 |
| 23. Hawaii | $106,500 |
| 24. Illinois | $105,000 |
| 25. Utah | $103,400 |
| 26. Texas | $100,400 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $98,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $50.48 ($105,000 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $105,000 against $117,900 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Illinois rank for administrative law judge pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 41 states.
Which city in Illinois pays administrative law judges the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $131,200 a year.
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.