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517+ Counselor Jobs in Illinois

Counselor positions in Illinois with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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517+ Counselor Jobs in Illinois Available Now

These 444 roles pay ~$67k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

TIME TO HEAL CENTER P logo

Licensed Professional Counselor

TIME TO HEAL CENTER P

CounselorRemote
70k - $90k
Top 25%

in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Brightpoint logo

Therapist – Child Welfare Services (Licensed)

Brightpoint

Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Geode Health logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Lakeview

Geode HealthTop Employer

Hybrid
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

SERO MENTAL HEALTH logo

EIOP Mental Health Therapist - Remote!

SERO MENTAL HEALTH

CounselorRemote
60k - $75k
3w ago
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Waukegan, IL

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
50.6k - $54.8k
Top 5%

in Crisis Counseling

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Champaign, IL

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
51k-$55k
Top 5%

in Crisis Counseling

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Joliet, IL

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
51k-$55k
Top 5%

in Crisis Counseling

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Kankakee, IL

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
24.35 - $26.35 per hour
Top 5%

in Crisis Counseling

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Chicago, IL

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
50.6k - $54.8k
Top 5%

in Crisis Counseling

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Kankakee, IL

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
28.55-$32.55 per hour
Top 10%

in Clinical Psychology (Counseling)

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Joliet, IL

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
28.55 - $32.55 per hour
Top 10%

in Clinical Psychology (Counseling)

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Waukegan, IL

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
28.55 - $32.55 per hour
Top 10%

in Clinical Psychology (Counseling)

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Champaign, IL

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
28.55-$32.55 per hour
Top 10%

in Clinical Psychology (Counseling)

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Chicago, IL

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
28.55-$32.55 per hour
Top 10%

in Clinical Psychology (Counseling)

Rosecrance Behavioral Health logo

Crisis Access Counselor - 3rd Shift (Remote in IL)

Rosecrance Behavioral Health

CounselorRemote
57k+
Top 5%

in Crisis Counseling

Ellie Mental Health - 094 logo

Private Practice Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 094

CounselorDeerfield, IL
70k - $100k
2w ago
Hybrid
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Coalition Life logo

Part-Time Sidewalk Counselor

Coalition Life

Top 25%

in Counseling

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How Illinois Compares for Counselor Pay

Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$67k
Pay rank
#46 of 51
Work-life balance
6.0/10 · #30
Open listings
1300

Counselor roles in Illinois advertise $9k below the $75k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Nevada leads at $100k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Illinois compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs ILWLBListings
Illinois (this page)$67k6.0/101300
Nevada#1$100k+$33k5.9/10156
New Jersey#2$97k+$31k6.2/10610
Wisconsinborders$83k+$17k6.4/10475
Missouriborders$75k+$9k5.9/10477
Kentuckyborders$73k+$6k6.0/10453
Indianaborders$72k+$5k5.9/10393
Iowaborders$70k+$3k6.0/10278

“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Illinois Jobs

517+ counselor positions in Illinois

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

Updated Daily

New positions added daily

Counselor Jobs in Illinois: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in illinois. With 517+ open positions and salaries ranging from $35K to $100K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 80% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 8.5/10, with 80% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in illinois include PROTOCALL SERVICES, Ellie Mental Health - 094, TIME TO HEAL CENTER P, Brightpoint, and more. Positions span counselor jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in illinois, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K. This data is derived from 68,498+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do counselors earn in Illinois?

Listed counselors in Illinois on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $35K to $100K per year, with a median near $59K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 80% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Illinois right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include PROTOCALL SERVICES, Ellie Mental Health - 094, TIME TO HEAL CENTER P, Brightpoint, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in illinois are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 517+ counselors positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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