Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for clinical and counseling psychologists is $41.05 an hour ($85,390 a year). About 5,030 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($100,580). It is 2% higher than the Illinois median ($83,750).
Pay range for clinical and counseling psychologists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $25.79 | $53,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.05 | $85,390 |
| 75% of workers | $61.77 | $128,480 |
| 90% of workers | $81.92 | $170,400 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $98,070 | 70 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $85,390 | 5,030 |
| Rockford | $80,000 | 50 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $75,520 | 130 |
| Springfield | $69,520 | 40 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for clinical and counseling psychologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 4,100 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $90,620 |
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