How much does an umpire make in Chicago?
$51,600a year
Median yearly pay for umpires in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $24.81 an hour or $4,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.81
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $51,600Highest 10%: $87,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| Median | $51,600 | $24.81 | |
| 75th | $82,970 | $39.89 | |
| 90th | $87,220 | $41.93 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for umpires.
| St. Louis, MO | $34,360 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $113,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $89,620 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an umpire make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $24.81 ($51,600 a year).
Do umpires make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $51,600 against $40,710 nationally, 27% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,070, so Chicago pays 5% more.
Where does Chicago rank for umpire pay?
11 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does an umpire make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,220 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.