Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Illinois
Also called: Educational and Career Counselors
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Illinois earn a median of $62,420 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($64,330)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,580
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,890; the top 10% earn over $110,580. Nationally the range is $45,020 to $104,770.
States ranked near Illinois
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in Illinois
How much do educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in Illinois?
The median is $62,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,890 and the top 10% earn over $110,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $64,330). Living costs are not included.