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Counselor salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Counselor make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$24.52
same
as national average
Average $24.52
Low $16.63
High $36.13

The average salary for a counselor is $24.52 per hour in Chicago, IL. 113 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Counselor job openings in Chicago, IL

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Juvenile Justice Counselor
Youth Outreach Services3.2out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$47,000 - $50,000 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Counselor in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Carelon
 
$156,000per year
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Shriners Children's
 
$111,265per year
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Guideline Healthcare
 
$102,535per year
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Labcorp
 
$102,500per year
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VCounselors
 
$100,000per year
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Colonial Life & Accident Insur...
 
$100,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Counselors near Chicago, IL

  1. Bloomington, IL
    $41.12 per hour
  2. Joliet, IL
    $31.74 per hour
  3. Naperville, IL
    $26.64 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $24.52 per hour
  5. Belleville, IL
    $22.92 per hour

Where can a Counselor earn more?

Compare salaries for Counselors in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Counselor get paid in Chicago, IL?

Assistant Counselor

Job openings
Average $23.13 per hour

Senior Counselor

Job openings
Average $24.23 per hour

Counselor Intern

Job openings
Average $16.00 per hour

Junior Counselor

Job openings
Average $21.58 per hour