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School Counselor Salary in Illinois (2026)
$30.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,245/year ($4,104/month) for a single filer
School Counselor pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $110,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,580 School Counselor jobs in Illinois (occupation code 21-1012, “Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median School Counselor salary of $62,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,245 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,310 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,775 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,090 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,245 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,104 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Counselor make in Illinois?
- The median School Counselor salary in Illinois is $62,420 per year ($30.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,720 and $82,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Counselor in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $62,420, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $49,245 per year ($4,104 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many School Counselor jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 13,580 School Counselor jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.