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 | $31.67 | $37.54 | $45.08 |
| Yearly | $65,873 | $78,096 | $93,781 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $32.02 | $39.10 | $45.03 |
| Yearly | $66,593 | $81,342 | $93,667 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $36.52 | $44.22 | $50.10 |
| Yearly | $75,962 | $91,986 | $104,201 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $19.20 | $19.20 | $34.31 |
| Yearly | $39,935 | $39,935 | $71,368 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $34.95 | $39.16 | $42.23 |
| Yearly | $72,713 | $81,453 | $87,841 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $34.21 | $39.80 | $50.21 |
| Yearly | $71,144 | $82,797 | $104,425 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $26.74 | $40.23 | $52.30 |
| Yearly | $55,603 | $83,694 | $108,796 | |
| United States | Hourly | $24.14 | $32.36 | $44.57 |
| Yearly | $50,210 | $67,310 | $92,710 | |