Mental Health Counselor salary in Chicago Metro Area, IL

Average salary
$41,500/yr
Based on 158 income tax records
$19,000
$79,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$34K
 
$40K
 
$49K
$19,000
$79,000
How much do Mental Health Counselors make?
The average total salary for a Mental Health Counselor is $41,500 per year. This is based on data from 158 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Mental Health Counselor and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Mental Health Counselor salary can vary between $19,000 to $79,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Mental Health Counselor salary by location

Mental Health Counselor salary by company

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Mental Health Counselor demographics in Chicago Metro Area, IL

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83% are single
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17% are married
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20% have kids
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27% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Mental Health Counselors in Chicago Metro Area, IL

158 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a mental health counselor in Chicago Metro Area, IL is $41,500 per year. Mental health counselor salaries in Chicago Metro Area, IL can vary between $19,000 to $79,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 158 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as mental health counselor.
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.