How much does a counselor make in Illinois?
$49,360a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Illinois. That is $23.73 an hour or $4,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.73
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,410Median: $49,360Highest 10%: $83,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,410 | $16.06 | |
| 25th | $42,190 | $20.28 | |
| Median | $49,360 | $23.73 | |
| 75th | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| 90th | $83,440 | $40.12 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $49,320 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 22. Connecticut | $53,310 |
| 23. North Carolina | $52,280 |
| 24. Tennessee | $51,900 |
| 25. Illinois | $49,360 |
| 26. Arkansas | $49,310 |
| 27. Delaware | $48,990 |
| 28. California | $48,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.73 ($49,360 a year).
Do counselors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $49,360 against $50,860 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for counselor pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 44 states.
Which city in Illinois pays counselors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $49,320 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.