verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Psychologist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$83,750/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.27/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
5,810
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$83,785 #43 of 48

Psychologist pay in Illinois, explained

Psychologists in Illinois earn a median of $83,750 per year ($40.27 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $36,580, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $168,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $83,750 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $83,750 is worth about $83,785 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #43 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,580
$17.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,750
$40.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,730
$81.12/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $83,750 $83,785
Wisconsin $113,360 $120,474 −$29,610
Missouri $99,410 $109,462 −$15,660
Kentucky $99,140 $109,961 −$15,390
Iowa $91,690 $104,476 −$7,940
Indiana $84,990 $91,065 −$1,240

Psychologist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Illinois?

Psychologists in Illinois earn a median of $83,750 per year ($40.27 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Illinois pay psychologists well?

At $83,750, Illinois pays 17% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 5,810 work in the state.

Psychologist salary in other states

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