How much does an education administrator make in Illinois?
$99,770a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Illinois. That is $47.97 an hour or $8,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.97
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,270Median: $99,770Highest 10%: $172,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,270 | $29.94 | |
| 25th | $76,830 | $36.94 | |
| Median | $99,770 | $47.97 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.74 | |
| 90th | $172,500 | $82.95 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $110,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $104,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | $103,400 |
| Chicago, IL | $101,100 |
| Springfield, IL | $83,990 |
| Davenport, IA | $82,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 35. Tennessee | $100,900 |
| 36. Utah | $100,400 |
| 37. Alabama | $100,000 |
| 38. Illinois | $99,770 |
| 39. Louisiana | $98,840 |
| 40. Indiana | $98,000 |
| 41. Nebraska | $96,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $47.97 ($99,770 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $99,770 against $104,600 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for education administrator pay?
Illinois ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays education administrators the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $110,500 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.