How much does a residential advisor make in Chicago?
$44,320a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $21.31 an hour or $3,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.31
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 1,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,090Median: $44,320Highest 10%: $59,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| Median | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| 75th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $59,750 | $28.73 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for residential advisors.
| Champaign, IL | $51,400 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,290 |
| Springfield, IL | $41,710 |
| Davenport, IA | $38,120 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,450 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $21.31 ($44,320 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $44,320 against $42,240 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $44,130, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for residential advisor pay?
85 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,750 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.