As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Workers Compensation Adjuster in Chicago, IL is $62,095, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,194 weekly, or $5,175 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Workers Compensation Adjuster in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Workers Compensation Adjuster in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $54,877 to $79,948. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,317) and 75th percentile ($71,440), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,948 per year. This $13,123 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Benchmarking, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Workers Compensation Adjuster often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Workers Compensation Adjuster 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
Workers Compensation Adjuster Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Workers Compensation Adjuster Salary $54,877 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Workers Compensation Adjuster Salary $58,317 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Workers Compensation Adjuster Salary $62,095 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Workers Compensation Adjuster Salary $71,440 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Workers Compensation Adjuster Salary $79,948 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
25% $58,317 10% $54,877 90% $79,948 75% $71,440 $62,095 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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