Illinois Median
$84,690
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.72
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $95,990
State Rank
#23 of 51
3,590 employed here
How much does a School Psychologist make in Illinois?
School Psychologists in Illinois take home a median of $84,690 annually — roughly $40.72 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $95,990.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $62,620 while the top 10% make $127,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,790 and $108,180 a year.
School Psychologist salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,620 | $30.11 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $74,790 | $35.96 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $84,690 | $40.72 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $108,180 | $52.01 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $127,640 | $61.37 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 23rd out of 51 states and territories for School Psychologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
School Psychologist salary in other states
California $127,780Colorado $124,770New Mexico $110,360Maryland $109,700Washington $108,780District of Columbia $107,500New York $106,550Oregon $106,070Connecticut $100,600Georgia $99,110Massachusetts $98,670Delaware $95,990New Jersey $95,160Rhode Island $94,900Alaska $94,460Nevada $93,680Arizona $92,380Ohio $91,010Nebraska $88,980Virginia $85,670Minnesota $85,190Florida $84,760Michigan $83,960Wyoming $83,740Texas $83,690Wisconsin $83,330Vermont $82,820Pennsylvania $82,190Hawaii $82,110Maine $81,650Montana $80,010South Dakota $78,370Utah $77,820Indiana $77,640Tennessee $76,850South Carolina $76,720Kentucky $75,370West Virginia $75,220Alabama $75,060Iowa $74,410New Hampshire $73,490North Carolina $73,220Kansas $73,020Idaho $71,700Missouri $70,290Louisiana $69,020North Dakota $68,960Oklahoma $64,930Arkansas $64,030Mississippi $61,070
Working as a School Psychologist in Illinois
Nationally, about 64,000 people work as School Psychologists in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($84,690) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a School Psychologist make in Illinois?
The median School Psychologist salary in Illinois is $84,690 per year, or about $40.72 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $62,620 at the entry level to $127,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays School Psychologists about 12% less than the national median of $95,990. Illinois ranks 23rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for School Psychologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $84,690 a year. About 3,590 School Psychologists are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.