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Claims Adjuster Salary in Illinois (2026)
$37.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,195/year ($4,933/month) for a single filer
Claims Adjuster pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,210 Claims Adjuster jobs in Illinois (occupation code 13-1031, “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Claims Adjuster salary of $77,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,195 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $77,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,112 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,891 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,812 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,195 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,933 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Claims Adjuster make in Illinois?
- The median Claims Adjuster salary in Illinois is $77,010 per year ($37.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,570 and $97,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Claims Adjuster in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $77,010, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $59,195 per year ($4,933 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Claims Adjuster jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 14,210 Claims Adjuster jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.