How much does a credit counselor make in Illinois?
$51,930a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in Illinois. That is $24.97 an hour or $4,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.97
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,620Median: $51,930Highest 10%: $78,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,620 | $19.05 | |
| 25th | $46,220 | $22.22 | |
| Median | $51,930 | $24.97 | |
| 75th | $60,760 | $29.21 | |
| 90th | $78,990 | $37.98 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $57,210 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,550 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for credit counselors.
| 21. North Dakota | $52,220 |
| 22. Michigan | $52,160 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $52,140 |
| 24. Illinois | $51,930 |
| 25. Virginia | $51,550 |
| 26. Arizona | $51,480 |
| 27. Utah | $51,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $24.97 ($51,930 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $51,930 against $52,230 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for credit counselor pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays credit counselors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $57,210 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.