Content has loaded

Licensed professional counselor salary in Illinois (Updated 2026)

How much does a Licensed Professional Counselor make in Illinois?

Average base salary

$73,850
same
as national average
Average $73,850
Low $54,930
High $99,288

The average salary for a licensed professional counselor is $73,850 per year in Illinois. 279 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 1, 2026).

Licensed Professional Counselor job openings in Illinois

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Licensed Professional Mental H...
US Department of Veterans Affairs3.8out of 5 stars.
Carbondale, IL
$82,615 - $107,405 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Rula
 
$156,000per year
View company
Mood Health
 
$137,280per year
View company
COLUMBUS MANOR
 
$119,600per year
View company
Charlie Health
 
$119,600per year
View company
TrueCare24
 
$117,520per year
View company
HBK Engineering, LLC
 
$117,500per year
View company

Looking to Hire?

Post a Job
Post a JobFind the right candidate on Indeed

Highest paying cities for Licensed Professional Counselors near Illinois

  1. Wheaton, IL
    $83,707 per year
  2. Naperville, IL
    $77,472 per year
  3. Rockford, IL
    $75,934 per year
  4. Schaumburg, IL
    $75,446 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $73,318 per year

Where can a Licensed Professional Counselor earn more?

Compare salaries for Licensed Professional Counselors in different locations
vs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Licensed Professional Counselor

The average salary for a Licensed Professional Counselor is $73,850 per year in Illinois. This figure is based on 279 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 1, 2026.

Licensed Professional Counselor jobs on Indeed - find your next one today.

Licensed Professional Counselor salaries in Illinois typically range between a low of $54,930 and a high of $99,288 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois include Wheaton, IL at $83,707 per year, Naperville, IL at $77,472 per year, and Rockford, IL at $75,934 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois include Rula ($156,000 per year) and Mood Health ($137,280 per year).