Wages vary by employer and area of the country. Court reporters who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, health insurance, and a retirement plan.
Court reporters and simultaneous captioners (SOC 27-3092)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $24.67 | $32.37 | $38.27 |
| Yearly | $51,305 | $67,342 | $79,594 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $23.97 | $32.98 | $37.58 |
| Yearly | $49,862 | $68,605 | $78,176 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $23.34 | $33.23 | $43.00 |
| Yearly | $48,550 | $69,113 | $89,437 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $18.51 | $18.51 | $29.55 |
| Yearly | $38,504 | $38,504 | $61,469 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $31.71 | $35.63 | $44.87 |
| Yearly | $65,958 | $74,110 | $93,336 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $28.19 | $30.98 | $41.21 |
| Yearly | $58,631 | $64,433 | $85,713 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $28.23 | $34.06 | $42.73 |
| Yearly | $58,720 | $70,849 | $88,869 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $30.38 | $35.63 | $45.61 |
| Yearly | $63,183 | $74,110 | $94,861 | |
| United States | Hourly | $22.19 | $30.74 | $41.68 |
| Yearly | $46,150 | $63,940 | $86,690 | |