How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make in Illinois?
$83,750a year
Median yearly pay for clinical and counseling psychologists in Illinois. That is $40.26 an hour or $6,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.26
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 5,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $83,750Highest 10%: $168,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $53,650 | $25.79 | |
| Median | $83,750 | $40.26 | |
| 75th | $126,900 | $61.00 | |
| 90th | $168,700 | $81.12 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $101,300 |
| Peoria, IL | $98,070 |
| Chicago, IL | $85,390 |
| Rockford, IL | $80,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $75,520 |
| Davenport, IA | $73,910 |
| Springfield, IL | $69,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for clinical and counseling psychologists.
| 33. Florida | $85,610 |
| 34. Indiana | $84,990 |
| 35. Michigan | $84,730 |
| 36. Illinois | $83,750 |
| 37. Texas | $83,660 |
| 38. Vermont | $83,270 |
| 39. South Dakota | $80,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $40.26 ($83,750 a year).
Do clinical and counseling psychologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $83,750 against $100,600 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Illinois rank for clinical and counseling psychologist pay?
Illinois ranks 36 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays clinical and counseling psychologists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $101,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.