Education Administrators (Postsecondary) Salary in Illinois
Education Administrators (Postsecondary) in Illinois earn a median of $99,770 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($104,590)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,530
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,270; the top 10% earn over $172,540. Nationally the range is $64,560 to $215,620.
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- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$113,360 median in Illinois
- Training and Development Managers$130,610 median in Illinois
- Human Resources Managers$151,370 median in Illinois
- Instructional Coordinators$76,050 median in Illinois
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$58,550 median in Illinois
- Credit Counselors$51,930 median in Illinois
Education Administrators (Postsecondary) pay in Illinois
How much do education administrators (postsecondary) make in Illinois?
The median is $99,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,270 and the top 10% earn over $172,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for education administrators (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $104,590). Living costs are not included.