Credit Counselors Salary in Illinois
Credit Counselors in Illinois earn a median of $51,930 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($52,230)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,620; the top 10% earn over $78,990. Nationally the range is $38,350 to $80,440.
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- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61,840 median in Illinois
- Loan Officers$79,150 median in Illinois
Credit Counselors pay in Illinois
How much do credit counselors make in Illinois?
The median is $51,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,620 and the top 10% earn over $78,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for credit counselors?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 46 (−1% vs. the national median of $52,230). Living costs are not included.