How much does an education and childcare administrator make in Illinois?
$58,550a year
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators in Illinois. That is $28.15 an hour or $4,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.15
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,700Median: $58,550Highest 10%: $78,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,700 | $21.01 | |
| 25th | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| Median | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| 75th | $71,650 | $34.45 | |
| 90th | $78,500 | $37.74 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rockford, IL | $64,850 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,150 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,970 |
| Springfield, IL | $55,390 |
| Peoria, IL | $54,420 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,810 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,960 |
| Bloomington, IL | $48,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education and childcare administrators.
| 19. Wisconsin | $59,930 |
| 20. Connecticut | $59,760 |
| 21. Indiana | $58,740 |
| 22. Illinois | $58,550 |
| 23. Delaware | $58,230 |
| 24. North Carolina | $57,200 |
| 25. Kansas | $56,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education and childcare administrator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.15 ($58,550 a year).
Do education and childcare administrators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $58,550 against $59,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for education and childcare administrator pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays education and childcare administrators the most?
Rockford, IL, with a median of $64,850 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.