Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Administrative Law Judges
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Illinois earn a median of $104,990 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($117,860)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,990; the top 10% earn over $180,960. Nationally the range is $61,110 to $207,480.
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Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers pay in Illinois
How much do administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers make in Illinois?
The median is $104,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,990 and the top 10% earn over $180,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 41 (−11% vs. the national median of $117,860). Living costs are not included.