How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Chicago?
$49,350a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.73 an hour or $4,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.73
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 2,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,320Median: $49,350Highest 10%: $74,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,320 | $17.94 | |
| 25th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| Median | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| 75th | $59,340 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $74,270 | $35.71 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Springfield, IL | $53,640 |
| Kankakee, IL | $53,060 |
| Rockford, IL | $51,240 |
| Champaign, IL | $50,390 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,360 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,620 |
| Davenport, IA | $40,140 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $71,740 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,430 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $67,610 |
| Child | $64,790 |
| Educational | $64,730 |
| Clergy | $61,820 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,600 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $61,360 |
| Health Education Specialist | $60,120 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $57,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.73 ($49,350 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $49,350 against $46,850 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,350, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
88 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,270 or more.
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.