How much does an education administrator make in Illinois?
$113,400a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in Illinois. That is $54.50 an hour or $9,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.50
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,070Median: $113,400Highest 10%: $169,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,070 | $37.53 | |
| 25th | $96,130 | $46.22 | |
| Median | $113,400 | $54.50 | |
| 75th | $137,200 | $65.96 | |
| 90th | $169,400 | $81.44 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $128,800 |
| Springfield, IL | $108,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $107,600 |
| Davenport, IA | $105,500 |
| Decatur, IL | $103,700 |
| Bloomington, IL | $102,600 |
| Champaign, IL | $101,600 |
| Peoria, IL | $100,600 |
| Rockford, IL | $99,980 |
| Kankakee, IL | $99,470 |
| Paducah, KY | $98,130 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $96,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 15. Rhode Island | $120,000 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $118,700 |
| 17. Wisconsin | $117,000 |
| 18. Illinois | $113,400 |
| 19. Nebraska | $110,600 |
| 20. Colorado | $110,500 |
| 21. Nevada | $109,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $54.50 ($113,400 a year).
Do education administrators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $113,400 against $105,900 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Illinois rank for education administrator pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays education administrators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $128,800 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.