How much does a title examiner make in Chicago?
$56,710a year
Median yearly pay for title examiners in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $27.26 an hour or $4,726 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.26
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 162
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,020Median: $56,710Highest 10%: $75,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 25th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $56,710 | $27.26 | |
| 75th | $72,370 | $34.79 | |
| 90th | $75,730 | $36.41 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for title examiners.
| St. Louis, MO | $51,690 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $165,700 |
| Judge | $146,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $121,700 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $70,550 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $66,640 |
| Legal Support Worker | $63,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a title examiner make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $27.26 ($56,710 a year).
Do title examiners make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $56,710 against $58,650 nationally, 3% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,990, so Chicago pays 13% more.
Where does Chicago rank for title examiner pay?
90 of 162 metro areas with data.
How much does a title examiner make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,730 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.