Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Salary in Illinois
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Illinois earn a median of $83,750 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,750
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($100,580)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 5,810
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580; the top 10% earn over $168,730. Nationally the range is $55,170 to $180,960.
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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Illinois
How much do clinical and counseling psychologists make in Illinois?
The median is $83,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580 and the top 10% earn over $168,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for clinical and counseling psychologists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 48 (−17% vs. the national median of $100,580). Living costs are not included.