Collision Appraiser Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Collision Appraiser make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Collision Appraiser in Chicago, IL is $78,039. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,007 to $87,504, with most professionals earning between $58,874 and $96,121.

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What does a Collision Appraiser do?

Common responsibilities of a Collision Appraiser

Answer customer questions and be able to explain repair needs of their vehicle.

September 05, 2022

Prepare a complete and accurate estimate of cost for labor and parts.

January 11, 2023

Greet each customer in a professional and courteous manner.

January 22, 2023

Monitor the progress of each vehicle throughout the day, and update customers frequently.

February 14, 2023

Prepares various reports and updates including morning reports, rental updates, call center updates, write-offs/collections, Advisor pay reports and production list.

March 02, 2023

Provide the consumer with the most expeditious and high quality repair available.

March 25, 2023

Communicates customer updates on repair status and progress of vehicle.

April 26, 2023

Attend daily release meetings.

April 30, 2023

Communicate to customers any outstanding moneys owing at time of authorization and at least 24 hours prior to delivery of vehicle.

May 03, 2023

Greets and assists customers by phone or in person, schedules vehicles for estimates, checks in vehicles, delivers and picks up vehicles and/or customers and sends 'thank you' cards and/or follow up calls to customer upon completion and delivery of vehicle.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Collision Appraiser in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

68007

87504

78039

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

71348

93339

81419

What is the average salary for Collision Appraiser in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Collision Appraiser in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Collision Appraiser ranges from $68,007 to $87,504 with the average base salary of $78,039. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,348 to $93,339 with the average total cash compensation of $81,419.

View Average Salary for Collision Appraiser as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$78,039	$68,007 - $87,504
Bonus	$3,380	$3,341 - $5,835
Total Pay	$81,419	$71,348 - $93,339

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Collision Appraiser Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,390 - $87,996	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,390 - $87,996	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,312 - $87,896	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,364 - $87,963	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,364 - $87,963	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,833 - $85,993	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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