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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Illinois
- Peoria$117,720
- Bloomington$116,720
- Chicago$109,460
- Springfield$97,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $117,720 | $110,540 | $77,810 | $85,960 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $116,720 | $103,350 | $81,640 | $85,306 | 94 |
| Chicago | $109,460 | $101,070 | $77,270 | $80,558 | 104 |
| Springfield | $97,350 | $83,990 | $80,680 | $72,638 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other states
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Illinois
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9033.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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