Speech Language Pathologist Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Speech Language Pathologist Salary
$52.32/hour
The average salary for a Speech Language Pathologist in Chicago, IL is $52.32 per hour. This is 7% higher than the Illinois average of $48.87.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Speech Language Pathologist salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$52.32/hour
Chicago, IL
3% lower than the US average.
$48.87/hour
Illinois
10% lower than the US average.
$54.00/hour
United States
How Speech Language Pathologist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Speech Language Pathologist Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Cleveland, Tennessee
--/hour
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$71/hour
This is 27% higher than the Chicago average of $52.32.
Claremore, Oklahoma
$55/hour
This is 5% higher than the Chicago average of $52.32.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Speech Language Pathologists?
Rockford, Illinois pays Speech Language Pathologists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Chicago, Illinois ($52) and Naperville, Illinois ($49). Rockford, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Therapists is $52 per hour — Rockford, Illinois pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford, Illinois | $55 | $59 |
| Chicago, Illinois | $52 | $56 |
| Naperville, Illinois | $49 | $55 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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