Mortition Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Mortition make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mortition in Chicago, IL is $58,530. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,344 to $68,352, with most professionals earning between $44,801 and $77,295.

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What is a Mortition?

A mortician, also known as a funeral director or undertaker, is responsible for managing the details of a deceased person's funeral. This includes meeting with the family to make arrangements, preparing the body for viewing and burial, and coordinating the logistics of the funeral service. They may also handle paperwork and legal requirements related to the death, such as obtaining death certificates and permits. Additionally, morticians may provide grief support and assistance to the family during the funeral process. This role requires compassion, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive and emotional situations with professionalism.

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Common responsibilities of a Mortition

Complete and file all necessary legal and regulatory documents, such as death certificates and permits.

September 13, 2023

Arrange for transportation of the deceased to the funeral home and to the cemetery or crematory.

September 18, 2023

Coordinate with clergy, cemetery staff, and other service providers to ensure a smooth funeral service.

September 25, 2023

Assist with the selection of caskets, urns, and other funeral merchandise.

September 29, 2023

Arrange for obituary notices and other announcements of the death.

October 11, 2023

Oversee the overall operation of the funeral home, including staff management and financial administration.

October 11, 2023

Manage the funeral home's facilities and equipment, ensuring they are clean and well-maintained.

October 22, 2023

Provide grief support and counseling to the family and friends of the deceased.

October 31, 2023

Prepare the deceased for viewing and burial, including embalming and dressing the body.

November 05, 2023

Meet with the family to discuss funeral arrangements and provide support and guidance.

November 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Mortition in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

51344

68352

58530

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

52110

70200

59733

What is the average salary for Mortition in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mortition in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Mortition ranges from $51,344 to $68,352 with the average base salary of $58,530. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,110 to $70,200 with the average total cash compensation of $59,733.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,530	$51,344 - $68,352
Bonus	$1,203	$766 - $1,848
Total Pay	$59,733	$52,110 - $70,200

* 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.

Mortition Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,344 - $68,352	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,344 - $68,352	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,284 - $68,273	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,324 - $68,326	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,324 - $68,326	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,270 - $66,924	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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