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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Illinois (2026)
$45.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,012/year ($5,918/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 22nd of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 9,040 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $95,080 a year — though pay ranges from $60,870 for newcomers to $123,800 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,040 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $95,080 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 $71,012 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $95,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,088 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,274 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,706 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,012 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,918 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Illinois?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Illinois is $95,080 per year ($45.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,590 and $108,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $95,080, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $71,012 per year ($5,918 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 9,040 Speech-Language Pathologist 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.