How much does a school psychologist make in Illinois?
$84,690a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in Illinois. That is $40.72 an hour or $7,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.72
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,620Median: $84,690Highest 10%: $127,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,620 | $30.11 | |
| 25th | $74,790 | $35.96 | |
| Median | $84,690 | $40.72 | |
| 75th | $108,200 | $52.01 | |
| 90th | $127,600 | $61.37 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $90,620 |
| Springfield, IL | $87,210 |
| Rockford, IL | $83,400 |
| Davenport, IA | $81,840 |
| Bloomington, IL | $80,760 |
| St. Louis, MO | $76,880 |
| Champaign, IL | $76,460 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school psychologists.
| 20. Virginia | $85,670 |
| 21. Minnesota | $85,190 |
| 22. Florida | $84,760 |
| 23. Illinois | $84,690 |
| 24. Michigan | $83,960 |
| 25. Wyoming | $83,740 |
| 26. Texas | $83,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $40.72 ($84,690 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $84,690 against $95,990 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Illinois rank for school psychologist pay?
Illinois ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays school psychologists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $90,620 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.