How much does a court make in Illinois?
$46,920a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Illinois. That is $22.56 an hour or $3,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.56
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,450Median: $46,920Highest 10%: $75,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| Median | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 75th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 90th | $75,230 | $36.17 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $49,430 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,560 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,530 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,190 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,260 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,070 |
| Kankakee, IL | $44,600 |
| Champaign, IL | $44,320 |
| St. Louis, MO | $43,670 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,020 |
| Paducah, KY | $40,150 |
| Decatur, IL | $37,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 27. Ohio | $48,030 |
| 28. Florida | $47,100 |
| 29. New Mexico | $46,960 |
| 30. Illinois | $46,920 |
| 31. New Hampshire | $46,590 |
| 32. Texas | $46,580 |
| 33. Louisiana | $46,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.56 ($46,920 a year).
Do courts make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $46,920 against $48,700 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Illinois rank for court pay?
Illinois ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays courts the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $49,430 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.