How much does an arbitrator make in Illinois?
$162,400a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in Illinois. That is $78.08 an hour or $13,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.08
- Vs. national median
- +115%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,190Median: $162,400Highest 10%: $163,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,190 | $36.63 | |
| 25th | $83,990 | $40.38 | |
| Median | $162,400 | $78.08 | |
| 75th | $163,200 | $78.46 | |
| 90th | $163,200 | $78.46 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $98,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arbitrators.
| 1. Illinois | $162,400 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $110,300 |
| 3. New Mexico | $110,200 |
| 4. California | $97,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $78.08 ($162,400 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $162,400 against $75,530 nationally, 115% more.
Where does Illinois rank for arbitrator pay?
Illinois ranks 1 of 23 states.
Which city in Illinois pays arbitrators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $98,760 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.