Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Illinois
Across 216 live Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Illinois, median advertised pay is $109K (75th percentile $125K), based on the 137 that state a salary; Illinois ranks 43rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Westside Children's Therapy (18), Healthpro Heritage (11), Genesis Administrative Services (10).
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216+ Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Illinois Available Now
These 137 roles pay ~$109k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Illinois Compares for Speech-Language Pathologist Pay
Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own speech-language pathologist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Illinois advertise $7k below the $99k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $120k.
| State | Median pay | vs IL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $92k | — | 4.9/10 | 647 |
| Alaska#1 | $120k | +$28k | 5.6/10 | 51 |
| California#2 | $115k | +$23k | 4.8/10 | 1607 |
| Missouriborders | $100k | +$8k | 4.6/10 | 329 |
| Iowaborders | $100k | +$8k | 4.6/10 | 181 |
| Indianaborders | $99k | +$7k | 4.1/10 | 401 |
| Wisconsinborders | $94k | +$2k | 4.8/10 | 317 |
| Kentuckyborders | $90k | −$2k | 4.3/10 | 218 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Speech-Language Pathologist 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 speech-language pathologist jobs in illinois. With 216+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 5.4/10, with 35% with no on-call requirements, 65% with no weekends, 15% 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 speech-language pathologist jobs in illinois include Purpose Care, BMS Pediatric Therapy Group, Legacy Healthcare Services, Hope, and more. Positions span speech-language pathologist jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for speech-language pathologist 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 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Illinois.
How much do speech-language pathologists earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of speech-language pathologists. 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 speech-language pathologists jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current speech-language pathologists 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 speech-language pathologists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every speech-language pathologist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 35% with no on-call and 65% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Illinois right now?
Employers currently hiring for speech-language pathologist roles include Purpose Care, BMS Pediatric Therapy Group, Legacy Healthcare Services, Hope, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many speech-language pathologist jobs in illinois are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 216 speech-language pathologists 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 Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Illinois
Westside Children's Therapy18 open roles here · WLB 78/100
Healthpro Heritage11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Genesis Administrative Services10 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Therapy Care9 open roles here · WLB 75/100
EmpowerMe Wellness7 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab7 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Legacy Healthcare Services6 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare6 open roles here · WLB 57/100