Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay in Illinois
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Illinois earn an average of $78,380 a year. That is $5,250 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $73,130. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $78,200.
Top-paying Illinois metro areas
Average pay for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Illinois vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $73,130 | $35.16 |
| Illinois | $78,380 | $37.68 |
| Iowa | $75,840 | $36.46 |
| Indiana | $62,650 | $30.12 |
| Kentucky | $59,380 | $28.55 |
| Missouri | $47,900 | $23.03 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,530
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50,460
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- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70,230
- Healthcare Social Workers$68,190
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58,130
Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do probation officers and correctional treatment specialists make in Illinois?
The average is $78,380 a year, and the median is $74,390. That is $5,250 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $73,130.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$37.68 an hour on average; the median is $35.76.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($78,200), followed by Peoria, IL ($76,000). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is St. Louis, MO-IL ($55,410).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #12 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.