Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $119,380 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $57.40
10th percentile $67,190
90th percentile $203,990
Employed locally 340
National median $115,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,190
    25th
    $91,790
    50th (median)
    $119,380
    75th
    $150,430
    90th
    $203,990

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary vs area income 134% Median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $181,060
    Tallahassee, FL $172,000
    Kansas City, MO-KS $161,350
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,320
    Alabama $149,760
    Indiana $143,850

    Nearby metros — Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $133,350
    Jacksonville, FL $130,980
    St. Louis, MO-IL $127,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,350
    Knoxville, TN $115,230
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $109,740

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lawyers$166,090
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$66,930
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$62,610
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$57,430
    Judicial Law Clerks$62,960
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$141,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Chicago, IL-IN is $57.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.75 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salaries?

    The median Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 3.6% above the national median of $115,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers in Chicago?

    Entry-level Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (10th percentile) earn around $67,190 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,790.