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Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois
Ranked #45 of 51 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of education administrators, postsecondarys in Illinois earn between $62,270 and $172,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean education administrators, postsecondary salary in Illinois is $108,130, about 14.5% below the U.S. average ($126,540). That works out to roughly $52/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $110,540 | $117,720 | — |
| Bloomington, IL | $103,350 | $116,720 | 300 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $101,070 | $109,460 | 6,270 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $88,600 | $107,320 | 340 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $84,540 | $89,150 | 50 |
| Springfield, IL | $83,990 | $97,350 | 140 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $78,090 | $85,030 | 170 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $74,870 | $86,980 | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make in Illinois?
The median education administrators, postsecondary salary in Illinois is $99,770 per year (mean $108,130), and about 80% earn between $62,270 and $172,540.
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $52 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $108,130 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for education administrators, postsecondary?
Illinois ranks #45 of 51 states for education administrators, postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $108,130 is about 14.5% below the U.S. average of $126,540.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay education administrators, postsecondary the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for education administrators, postsecondary are Peoria, IL ($110,540), Bloomington, IL ($103,350), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($101,070), by median annual wage.
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