Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Illinois
Rehabilitation Counselors in Illinois make a median of $48,580 a year, or about $23.36 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $49K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in Illinois
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $51K | +5% | 170 |
| Springfield | $49K | +2% | 100 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $49K | +1% | 2,450 |
| Kankakee | $48K | -0% | 60 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $48K | -1% | 70 |
| Bloomington | $46K | -5% | 40 |
| Peoria | $46K | -6% | 140 |
| Decatur | $45K | -8% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Illinois?
The median is $48,580 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,110, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $74,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,222/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 43.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a rehabilitation counselors 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 rehabilitation counselors salary is worth about $51,763 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do rehabilitation counselors 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.