Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Illinois
Also called: Umpires and Sports Officials
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois earn a median of $49,070 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,070
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($40,710)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $86,860. Nationally the range is $26,540 to $82,960.
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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay in Illinois
How much do umpires, referees, and other sports officials make in Illinois?
The median is $49,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $86,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for umpires, referees, and other sports officials?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 34 (+21% vs. the national median of $40,710). Living costs are not included.