BCBAs in Illinois earn $62,257/yr. RBTs earn $40,998/yr ($19.71/hr). Here's the local picture.
$62,257/yr · Below national averageUpdated April 2026Moderate — Chicago metro drives costs higher, while downstate Illinois is very affordable
Illinois has high demand for ABA professionals. Growing autism diagnosis rates, expanding insurance mandates, and population growth drive consistent hiring across the state.
The average BCBA salary in Illinois is $62,257 per year, below the national median. Chicago-area BCBAs typically earn above the state average, while downstate positions tend to pay less but benefit from a much lower cost of living.
RBTs in Illinois earn an average of $40,998 per year, or approximately $19.71 per hour. The Chicago metro area offers the most RBT positions and generally the highest wages in the state.
Illinois has high demand for BCBAs. The large Chicago metro area, combined with strong insurance mandates, creates one of the Midwest's most active ABA job markets.
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