How much does a psychologist make in Illinois?
$69,810a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in Illinois. That is $33.56 an hour or $5,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.56
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,270Median: $69,810Highest 10%: $162,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,270 | $23.21 | |
| 25th | $64,160 | $30.85 | |
| Median | $69,810 | $33.56 | |
| 75th | $128,800 | $61.92 | |
| 90th | $162,100 | $77.92 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $105,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $69,820 |
| Rockford, IL | $64,420 |
| Peoria, IL | $64,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 38. Oregon | $86,680 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $81,860 |
| 40. Vermont | $81,080 |
| 41. Illinois | $69,810 |
| 42. West Virginia | $46,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $33.56 ($69,810 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $69,810 against $110,800 nationally, 37% less.
Where does Illinois rank for psychologist pay?
Illinois ranks 41 of 42 states.
Which city in Illinois pays psychologists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $105,000 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.