Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for education administrators, postsecondary is $47.97 an hour ($99,770 a year). About 9,530 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($104,590). Illinois ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education administrators, postsecondary in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.94 | $62,270 |
| 25% of workers | $36.94 | $76,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.97 | $99,770 |
| 75% of workers | $61.74 | $128,420 |
| 90% of workers | $82.95 | $172,540 |
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $110,540 | 0 |
| Bloomington | $103,350 | 300 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $101,070 | 6,270 |
| Springfield | $83,990 | 140 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education administrators, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 14,500 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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