How much does an education administrator make in Illinois?
$77,180a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Illinois. That is $37.11 an hour or $6,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.11
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,780Median: $77,180Highest 10%: $129,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 25th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $77,180 | $37.11 | |
| 75th | $104,100 | $50.06 | |
| 90th | $129,600 | $62.30 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $82,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $80,930 |
| Chicago, IL | $75,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 41. Nebraska | $78,210 |
| 42. Indiana | $77,680 |
| 43. Ohio | $77,640 |
| 44. Illinois | $77,180 |
| 45. Arkansas | $76,990 |
| 46. New Hampshire | $75,700 |
| 47. Hawaii | $75,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.11 ($77,180 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $77,180 against $95,200 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Illinois rank for education administrator pay?
Illinois ranks 44 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays education administrators the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $82,800 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.