How much does a property appraiser and assessor make in Chicago?
$76,520a year
Median yearly pay for property appraiser and assessors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $36.79 an hour or $6,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.79
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 241
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,650Median: $76,520Highest 10%: $123,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,650 | $21.47 | |
| 25th | $50,450 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $76,520 | $36.79 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.67 | |
| 90th | $123,500 | $59.38 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for property appraiser and assessors.
| Davenport, IA | $64,080 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,610 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $113,200 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $105,400 |
| Project Management Specialist | $105,300 |
| Management Analyst | $105,100 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $103,600 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $101,800 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $99,840 |
| Financial Examiner | $98,470 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $93,590 |
| Credit Analyst | $92,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a property appraiser and assessor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $36.79 ($76,520 a year).
Do property appraiser and assessors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $76,520 against $67,960 nationally, 13% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,150, so Chicago pays 27% more.
Where does Chicago rank for property appraiser and assessor pay?
61 of 241 metro areas with data.
How much does a property appraiser and assessor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,500 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.