Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Illinois
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Illinois make a median of $97,470 a year, or about $46.86 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $170K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $97K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level clinical and counseling psychologists (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $97K. Top earners bring in $170K or more, a $126K spread from bottom to top.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists salary by metro in Illinois
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $98K | +1% | 2,980 |
| Peoria | $83K | -15% | 50 |
| Springfield | $82K | -16% | 30 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $79K | -19% | 100 |
| Rockford | $74K | -24% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in Illinois?
The median is $97,470 a year, that works out to about $47 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,150, and experienced clinical and counseling psychologists can clear $170,450. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $97K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,011/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 23.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a clinical and counseling psychologists salary go in Illinois?
Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median clinical and counseling psychologists salary is worth about $103,857 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do clinical and counseling psychologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.