2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Illinois

Salary Report for Illinois Forensic Psychologists

Illinois Rankings

Compare Illinois to U.S.

Illinois Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $99,740 which is 1% more than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Illinois	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$47.95	$47.12	1.76%
Average Annual Salary	$99,740	$98,010	1.77%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Illinois, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $66,490 and $113,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $130,050, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $38,310, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	87	Under $38,310
15%	2 – 4 years	130	$38,310 – $66,490
25%	5 – 9 years	218	$66,490 – $101,600
25%	10 – 14 years	218	$101,600 – $113,630
15%	15 – 20 years	130	$101,600 – $130,050
10%	20+ years	87	Above $130,050

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Illinois psychologists earn about $99,264 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Illinois is 0% higher than the national average, which means Illinois residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $99,740, Illinois Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,090).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,480), Marriage and Family Therapists ($53,560), Social Workers ($55,930), Health Care Social Workers ($59,090), School Psychologists ($75,240), and Psychology Teachers ($85,420).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$101,090
Forensic Psychologists	$99,740
Psychology Teachers	$85,420
School Psychologists	$75,240
Health Care Social Workers	$59,090
Social Workers	$55,930
Marriage and Family Therapists	$53,560
Substance Abuse Counselors	$52,480

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Illinois the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (17,500), Substance Abuse Counselors (14,790) and Health Care Social Workers (5,330).

The three professions in Illinois needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (17.8%), Social Workers (7.5%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (7.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	16,280	17,500	7.5%	1,660
Substance Abuse Counselors	12,550	14,790	17.8%	1,480
Health Care Social Workers	5,020	5,330	6.2%	500
Marriage and Family Therapists	2,070	2,220	7.2%	210
Psychology Teachers	1,760	1,860	5.7%	180
Forensic Psychologists	1,440	1,390	-3.5%	90

Salaries Ranked by Illinois Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Illinois is $99,740. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ($103,430).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ($98,646).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Forensic Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Forensic Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$103,430	$98,646	$-4,784

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Official Data Sources for Forensic Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data