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Rankings for Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Compared to Illinois
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,580 or $49.32 per hour which is 1% more than the Illinois average salary of $101,090.
| Average | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | Illinois | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $49.32 | $48.60 | 1.48% |
| Annual Salary | $102,580 | $101,090 | 1.47% |
Compared to the U.S.
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $102,580 or $49.32 per hour which is 2% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.
| Average | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $49.32 | $47.90 | 2.96% |
| Annual Salary | $102,580 | $99,640 | 2.95% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin earns an average annual salary of $97,835 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $101,090. per year.
Cost-of-living in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin is 5% higher than the Illinois average, which means Chicago-Naperville-Elgin residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $102,580 | 104.85% | $97,835 |
| Illinois | $101,090 | 100.48% | $100,607 |
| U.S. | $99,640 | – | $99,640 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $60,820 and $128,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more than $0, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $39,760, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 375 | Under $39,760 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 562 | $39,760 – $60,820 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 938 | $60,820 – $81,830 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 938 | $81,830 – $128,040 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 562 | $81,830 – $0 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 375 | Above $0 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $102,580, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($103,430).
However, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,460), Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,200), Social Workers ($57,170), Health Care Social Workers ($62,870), School Psychologists ($77,460), and Psychology Teachers ($87,090).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $103,430 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $102,580 |
| Psychology Teachers | $87,090 |
| School Psychologists | $77,460 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $62,870 |
| Social Workers | $57,170 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $55,200 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,460 |
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