Education and Childcare Administrators Salary in Illinois
Also called: Childcare Center Directors
Education and Childcare Administrators in Illinois earn a median of $58,550 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($59,300)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,090
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,700; the top 10% earn over $78,500. Nationally the range is $38,580 to $98,240.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$113,360 median in Illinois
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$99,770 median in Illinois
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$63,500 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$78,380 median in Illinois
- Human Resources Managers$151,370 median in Illinois
- Instructional Coordinators$76,050 median in Illinois
Education and Childcare Administrators pay in Illinois
How much do education and childcare administrators make in Illinois?
The median is $58,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,700 and the top 10% earn over $78,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for education and childcare administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $59,300). Living costs are not included.