How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make in Illinois?
$75,890a year
Median yearly pay for court reporter and simultaneous captioners in Illinois. That is $36.49 an hour or $6,324 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.49
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $75,890Highest 10%: $122,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $75,890 | $36.49 | |
| 75th | $95,990 | $46.15 | |
| 90th | $122,400 | $58.84 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $76,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $76,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for court reporter and simultaneous captioners.
| 9. Massachusetts | $79,940 |
| 10. Arizona | $77,770 |
| 11. Nebraska | $76,480 |
| 12. Illinois | $75,890 |
| 13. South Dakota | $75,210 |
| 14. North Carolina | $73,510 |
| 15. Missouri | $72,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.49 ($75,890 a year).
Do court reporter and simultaneous captioners make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $75,890 against $72,420 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for court reporter and simultaneous captioner pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 38 states.
Which city in Illinois pays court reporter and simultaneous captioners the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $76,790 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.