Counselor Jobs in Illinois
Across 606 live Counselor listings in Illinois, median advertised pay is $66K (75th percentile $87K), based on the 493 that state a salary; Illinois ranks 46th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are LifeStance Health (51), Westcare (28), Brave Health (27).
606+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
606+ Counselor Jobs in Illinois Available Now
These 493 roles pay ~$66k median with 6.1/10 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 $9k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $97k.
| State | Median pay | vs IL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $66k | — | 5.7/10 | 1770 |
| Wyoming#1 | $97k | +$31k | 6.0/10 | 51 |
| Nevada#2 | $96k | +$30k | 5.7/10 | 202 |
| Wisconsinborders | $76k | +$10k | 6.0/10 | 704 |
| Missouriborders | $71k | +$5k | 5.5/10 | 687 |
| Indianaborders | $71k | +$5k | 5.5/10 | 599 |
| Kentuckyborders | $68k | +$2k | 5.8/10 | 547 |
| Iowaborders | $68k | +$2k | 5.7/10 | 392 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Illinois: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in illinois. With 606+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 40% 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 4/10, with 40% 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 Thriveworks, LifeStance Health, Compass Health Center, UHS, 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, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) 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, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ 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.
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in Illinois.
How much do counselors earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 40% 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 Thriveworks, LifeStance Health, Compass Health Center, UHS, 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 606 counselors positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Illinois
LifeStance Health51 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Westcare28 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Brave Health27 open roles here · WLB 99/100Rosecrance Behavioral Health18 open roles here · WLB 46/100
UHS17 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Brightpoint14 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Vitae Health Systems14 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Action Behavior Centers13 open roles here · WLB 89/100