Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Illinois
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Illinois earn a median of $75,890 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,890
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($72,420)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $122,390. Nationally the range is $42,130 to $130,560.
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Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in Illinois
How much do court reporters and simultaneous captioners make in Illinois?
The median is $75,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $122,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for court reporters and simultaneous captioners?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 38 (+5% vs. the national median of $72,420). Living costs are not included.