The median annual wage for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Illinois is $48,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,840.
Pay spans roughly $40,990 at the 10th percentile to $74,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.36 per hour. An estimated 3,630 people work as education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $48,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,840 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.36 |
| 10th percentile | $40,990 |
| 90th percentile | $74,910 |
| Employment | 3,630 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.