School Psychologists Salary in Illinois

School psychologists in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $98,120 a year) and the least in Champaign ($71,870), across the 6 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school psychologists average at $93,700 and the median at $84,690 for 3,590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,160.

School Psychologists average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$98,120
Springfield$89,510
Rockford$83,740
Bloomington$81,020
Peoria$74,980
Champaign$71,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$98,120	$90,620	$78,750	$73,142	104
Springfield	$89,510	$87,210	$71,110	$67,511	93
Rockford	$83,740	$83,400	$76,830	$63,737	92
Bloomington	$81,020	$80,760	$68,870	$61,958	94
Peoria	$74,980	$76,140	$64,280	$58,008	91
Champaign	$71,870	$76,460	$59,230	$55,974	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

School Psychologists salary in other states

School Psychologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3034.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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