As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scopist in Chicago, IL is $43,747, equivalent to $21 per hour, $841 weekly, or $3,646 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scopist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scopist in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $35,486 to $52,754. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,423) and 75th percentile ($48,461), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,754 per year. This $9,038 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Scopist often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Scopist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scopist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scopist Salary $35,486 Chicago, IL September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scopist Salary $39,423 Chicago, IL September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scopist Salary $43,747 Chicago, IL September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scopist Salary $48,461 Chicago, IL September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scopist Salary $52,754 Chicago, IL September 01, 2026
25% $39,423 10% $35,486 90% $52,754 75% $48,461 $43,747 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Scopist ?

A scopist edits the transcripts of official proceedings, created by court reporters. Court reporters attend official proceedings such as court hearings and transcribe the spoken word to written text, mostly using stenotype machines or voice mask equipment. Scopists receive the rough copies of these transcripts after the proceedings, check the transcript for missing words or mistakes, edit grammar and punctuation, ensure that proper names and technical or scientific terms are spelled correctly, and format the transcript properly before delivering the transcript back to the court reporter....

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  1. This Job:

    Scopist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Court Reporter


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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scopist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Scopist ranges from $39,423 to $48,461 with the average base salary of $43,747. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,068 to $57,296 with the average total cash compensation of $50,017.

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