Residential Advisors pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for residential advisors is $21.31 an hour ($44,320 a year). About 1,730 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($42,240). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($44,130).
Pay range for residential advisors in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.87 | $35,090 |
| 25% of workers | $17.10 | $35,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.31 | $44,320 |
| 75% of workers | $23.49 | $48,870 |
| 90% of workers | $28.73 | $59,750 |
Residential Advisors pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $51,680 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $51,400 | 80 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $44,320 | 1,730 |
| Peoria | $43,290 | 70 |
| Springfield | $41,710 | 50 |
| Kankakee | $37,530 | 30 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for residential advisors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 16,500 openings a year (BLS)
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