How much does a credit counselor make in Chicago?
$57,210a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $27.50 an hour or $4,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.50
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,420Median: $57,210Highest 10%: $79,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,420 | $19.43 | |
| 25th | $48,750 | $23.44 | |
| Median | $57,210 | $27.50 | |
| 75th | $62,660 | $30.13 | |
| 90th | $79,360 | $38.15 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| St. Louis, MO | $49,550 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $113,200 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $105,400 |
| Project Management Specialist | $105,300 |
| Management Analyst | $105,100 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $103,600 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $101,800 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $99,840 |
| Financial Examiner | $98,470 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $93,590 |
| Credit Analyst | $92,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $27.50 ($57,210 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $57,210 against $52,230 nationally, 10% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $51,930, so Chicago pays 10% more.
Where does Chicago rank for credit counselor pay?
40 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,360 or more.
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.