Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$75/hr

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Peoria Clinic - Peoria, IL, Position Type: Part Time Evenings, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $55.00 - $75.00Hourly, Job Shift: Part Time: 3 PM - 7 PM, Job Category: Speech Therapy, Why Join Westside?

At Westside, we believe therapy should be fun, collaborative, and life-changing. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll help children build the communication skills they need to thrive.

You’ll have opportunities to grow and specialize in areas such as Feeding Therapy and AAC evaluations, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapists, Clinical Counselors, and ABA professionals.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rates: $55–$75, per hour, based on skills and experience Access Benefits: including Medical, Dental, and Vision, based on eligibility 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays Team Approach with Structured Mentorship &Training Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership What You’ll Do: Prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients, from birth to age 18 Create client specific goals focused on effective communication, utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication skills Provide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment Qualifications: What We’re Looking For: Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program Pass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology Completion of your Clinical Fellowship Year SLP licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois What Makes You a Great Fit: You have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population You thrive in a team-oriented environment You are process oriented with strong attention to detail You are creative, playful, and able to make therapy fun while maintaining clinical excellence

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and implement individualized treatment plans for pediatric clients from birth to age 18. Provide guidance and support to families to help them foster effective communication practices at home.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid Illinois state license or eligibility. Candidates must have passed the Praxis Examination and completed their Clinical Fellowship Year.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient careFamily support

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Illinois, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (102 salary observations; 211 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (1,785 salary observations; 8,032 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

9
<$125k
2
$135k
10
$140k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
66%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$166k – $193k
#2

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$65.01-$91.01/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time

$55-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,729 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Peoria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$153k
Typical market rent
$1,266/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Westside Children's Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Mokena, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision (based on eligibility)
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
Structured Mentorship & Training