The median annual wage for Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $51,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,990.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $82,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 580 people work as umpires, referees, and other sports officials in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $51,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,990 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $82,930 |
| Employment | 580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.