School Counselor Salary in Illinois
Based on 13K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$61,210
$29.428/hr
vs National Average
$65,026
-5.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $109K
13K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,760 |
| 25th percentile | $50,140 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,210 |
| 75th percentile | $81,790 |
| 90th percentile | $109,110 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,340 |
| 2023 | $59,970 |
| 2024 | $61,210 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,340 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $59,970 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $61,210 | $65,026 |