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.
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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.
Counselor roles in Illinois advertise $11k below the $78k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $119k.
| State | Median pay | vs IL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $67k | — | 6.0/10 | 1464 |
| Mississippi#1 | $119k | +$52k | 6.1/10 | 172 |
| Louisiana#2 | $110k | +$43k | 5.7/10 | 270 |
| Wisconsinborders | $83k | +$16k | 6.4/10 | 545 |
| Missouriborders | $83k | +$16k | 5.8/10 | 608 |
| Iowaborders | $78k | +$11k | 6.1/10 | 314 |
| Kentuckyborders | $76k | +$9k | 6.2/10 | 473 |
| Indianaborders | $71k | +$4k | 6.0/10 | 452 |
“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 $32K to $141K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
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 4.8/10, with 5% 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 Chicago Behavioral Hospital, UHS, LifeStance Health, Westside Children's Therapy, 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 $107K, trending up 1.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 79,590+ 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 $32K to $141K per year, with a median near $67K. 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 5% 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 Chicago Behavioral Hospital, UHS, LifeStance Health, Westside Children's Therapy, 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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