2023 Salary Report for School Psychologists in Illinois

Salary Report for Illinois School Psychologists

Illinois Rankings

Compare Illinois to U.S.

Illinois School Psychologists earn an average of $75,240 which is 9% less than the national average salary of $82,770.

Type	Illinois	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$36.17	$39.80	-9.12%
Average Annual Salary	$75,240	$82,770	-9.10%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Illinois, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $59,260 and $97,470 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $103,590, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $39,120, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	338	Under $39,120
15%	2 – 4 years	507	$39,120 – $59,260
25%	5 – 9 years	845	$59,260 – $74,870
25%	10 – 14 years	845	$74,870 – $97,470
15%	15 – 20 years	507	$74,870 – $103,590
10%	20+ years	338	Above $103,590

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Illinois psychologists earn about $74,881 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.

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 $75,240, Illinois School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,090), Forensic Psychologists ($99,740), and Psychology Teachers ($85,420).

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

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

Salaries Ranked by Illinois Cities

The average salary for School Psychologists in Illinois is $75,240. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ($77,460), Rockford ($77,410) and Champaign-Urbana ($70,740).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Rockford ($84,518), Champaign-Urbana ($76,138) and South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area ($74,774).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for School 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 School Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$77,460	$73,877	$-3,583
Rockford	$77,410	$84,518	$7,108
Champaign-Urbana	$70,740	$76,138	$5,398
Peoria	$66,580	$74,258	$7,678
Springfield	$65,140	$71,788	$6,648
South Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area	$64,620	$74,774	$10,154
West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area	$64,020	$74,080	$10,060
Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area	$61,800	$71,511	$9,711
Bloomington	$61,040	$64,798	$3,758
East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area	$58,530	$67,727	$9,197
Carbondale-Marion	$56,500	$65,447	$8,947

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