Credit Counselors Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $52,280 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.14
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $79,750
Employed locally 1,020
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $49,180
    50th (median)
    $52,280
    75th
    $61,080
    90th
    $79,750

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 59% Median Credit Counselors salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,730
    Lincoln, NE $68,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,770

    Nearby metros — Credit Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,770
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,500
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $53,820
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $51,680

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $81,210
    Management Analysts $120,140
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,320
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,380
    Human Resources Specialists $75,610
    Project Management Specialists $104,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Chicago, IL-IN is $25.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.16 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 3.6% above the national median of $50,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Credit Counselors in Chicago?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,180.