Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Education Administrators, Postsecondary in Illinois earn a median salary of $90,519 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.9% vs the national median of $103,960. An estimated 7,510 education administrators, postsecondary are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $78,540 to $105,420 depending on location.
$90,519
Avg median salary in Illinois
$105,420
Highest paying metro
$78,540
Lowest paying metro
7,510
Employed in Illinois
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $105,420 | $66,840 | $134,170 | — |
| Bloomington, IL | $103,350 | $81,640 | $141,890 | 300 |
| South Illinois | $102,230 | $65,470 | $135,150 | 270 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $99,260 | $77,080 | $128,280 | 6,340 |
| Springfield, IL | $83,990 | $80,680 | $105,130 | 140 |
| Northwest Illinois | $83,550 | $78,550 | $99,260 | 50 |
| Rockford, IL | $79,710 | $57,290 | $100,110 | — |
| West Central Illinois | $78,620 | $62,950 | $113,610 | 230 |
| East Central Illinois | $78,540 | $65,030 | $109,890 | 180 |