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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,070
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.4% vs 2024
$57,360
Mean Salary
$49,070
Median Salary
$23.59
Hourly Rate
690 people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois earn a median salary of $49,070 per year ($4,089/month).
This is 17.7% above the national average of $41,707.
Illinois ranks #7 out of 34 states for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials pay.
Approximately 690 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 4.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Judgment and Decision Making
3.25
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.43
Education and Training
2.9
Administration and Management
2.85
Customer and Personal Service
2.67
Psychology
2.55
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(42.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $86,860 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,310 and $82,960.
Median $49,070
P10: $31,200P25: $35,310P75: $82,960P90: $86,860
10th
$31,200
25th
$35,310
Median
$49,070
75th
$82,960
90th
$86,860
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$35,310
$16.98
$2,942
Median (50th)
$49,070
$23.59
$4,089
75th Percentile
$82,960
$39.88
$6,913
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$86,860
$41.76
$7,238
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,360 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Illinois ranks #7 of 34 states
$41,707
National avg. for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
How much do Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois is $49,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,360.
What is the salary range for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois?
Salaries for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $86,860 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,310 and $82,960.
What is the starting salary for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois?
Entry-level Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials positions in Illinois typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 690 people are employed as Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Illinois is approximately $23.59 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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