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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.

Envision Un logo

Mental Health Therapist

Envision Un

Centerstone logo

Substance Use Counselor

Centerstone

CounselorAlton, IL
48k-$68k
1w ago
Humboldt Park Health logo

Mental Health Counselor - Behavioral Health - Multiple Shifts Available

Humboldt Park Health

CounselorChicago, IL
24-$26 per hour
2w ago
Heritage Behavioral Health Center logo

Substance Use Counselor

Heritage Behavioral Health Center

CounselorDecatur, IL
48k-$65k
30+ days ago
Loretto Hospital logo

Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Overnight Shift

Loretto Hospital

CounselorChicago, IL
22-$30 per hour
30+ days ago
WESTCARE logo

Counselor (51889)

WESTCARE

CounselorSheridan, IL
17.95-$21.54 per hour
30+ days ago
American Addiction Centers logo

Psychiatric Therapist I

American Addiction Centers

CounselorChicago, IL
30.7-$46.05 per hour
Bridgeway logo

Crisis Counselor

Bridgeway

CounselorGalesburg, IL
Salary Range: $23.00/hour
Confidential Employer logo

Addictions Counselor

Confidential Employer

CounselorChicago, IL
19.83-$23.79 per hour
UHS logo

INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED) $10,000 Sign on Bonus

UHS

Bright Horizons logo

Seasonal Art Lead Counselor - Chicago - (Lincoln Park, IL)

Bright Horizons

CounselorChicago, IL
17.75-$19.75 per hour
North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School logo

Postsecondary Counselor

North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School

Sailor Health logo

Remote Therapist – Older Adults | LCSW / LMFT / LCPC | Illinois | Telehealth

Sailor HealthTop Employer

CounselorRemote
30+ days ago
No CallNo Nights
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Sailor Health logo

Mental Health Therapist for Seniors (Remote - Licensed in Illinois)

Sailor HealthTop Employer

CounselorRemote
No Call
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Gotham Enterprises logo

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
115k - $120k
3w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 10%

in Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

Gotham Enterprises logo

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
115k - $120k
3w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 10%

in Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

Rosecrance Behavioral Health logo

Access Counselor - Remote (must reside in IL)

Rosecrance Behavioral Health

CounselorRemote
57k+
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Behavioral Health (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 $37K to $120K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 35% 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 4.5/10, with 10% with no on-call requirements, 30% with no weekends, 35% 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 Sailor Health, Gotham Enterprises, Envision Un, Centerstone, 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 $37K to $120K per year, with a median near $57K. 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 35% 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. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 30% with no weekends. 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 Sailor Health, Gotham Enterprises, Envision Un, Centerstone, 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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