How much does an umpire make in Illinois?
$49,070a year
Median yearly pay for umpires in Illinois. That is $23.59 an hour or $4,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.59
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $49,070Highest 10%: $86,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| Median | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| 75th | $82,960 | $39.88 | |
| 90th | $86,860 | $41.76 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $51,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $34,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for umpires.
| 4. Wisconsin | $57,000 |
| 5. Ohio | $55,040 |
| 6. Louisiana | $50,080 |
| 7. Illinois | $49,070 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $48,400 |
| 9. West Virginia | $46,490 |
| 10. Arizona | $46,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an umpire make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.59 ($49,070 a year).
Do umpires make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $49,070 against $40,710 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Illinois rank for umpire pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 34 states.
Which city in Illinois pays umpires the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $51,600 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.