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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Illinois (2026)
$29.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,970/year ($3,998/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,250 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Illinois (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $60,730 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 $47,970 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,108 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,646 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,006 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,970 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,998 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Illinois?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Illinois is $60,730 per year ($29.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,390 and $80,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $60,730, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $47,970 per year ($3,998 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 20,250 Substance Abuse 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.