IL · Hoffman Estates · Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Hoffman Estates, IL

Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Hoffman Estates area centers on $40.38 per hour, or about $83,990 a year. The lower quarter earns under $33.89 and the upper quarter over $50.79. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates. That ranks 199th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 293rd of 328 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hoffman Estates.

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Hoffman Estates, IL

The metro median is 2% above the Illinois statewide median of $39.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 7,210 speech-language pathologists employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.39).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.32$54,75043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$33.89$70,49026% below U.S. median
Median$40.38$83,99012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.79$105,64011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.47$121,62027% above U.S. median

How Hoffman Estates ranks

  • 199th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 293rd of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 7 Illinois metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Speech-Language Pathologists (SOC 29-1127), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Hoffman Estates

  • Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.38 median hour buys what $38.98 buys at the national price level, 15% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Hoffman Estates paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,454
  • Per year: $72,684
  • Per month: $6,057

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hoffman Estates

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$195
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,009
13-week assignment$26,117

Travel speech-language pathologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Hoffman Estates

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp
Hoffman Estates, IL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Schaumburg, IL4 mi$40.38/hr77,099
Palatine, IL6 mi$40.38/hr65,951

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License and tax basics in Illinois

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

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Common questions

How much do speech-language pathologists make in Hoffman Estates, IL?

Speech-Language Pathologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $40.38 per hour, about $83,990 a year. The middle half earn between $33.89 and $50.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Hoffman Estates a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 293rd of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 199th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Hoffman Estates?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hoffman Estates.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Hoffman Estates as a speech-language pathologist?

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Hoffman Estates?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hoffman Estates is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • MercyIllinois · 4 postings$45.70/ hr$36–$57
  • Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 4 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$51
  • Rehabilitation Institute of ChicagoHomewood, IL · 2 wage offers$32.41/ hr$28–$37

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Low$34Median$45.70High$57

12 SLP postings with published pay in Illinois, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 12 SLP roles

  1. Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Inpatient/Acute Care - PRNPer diem
    $34.21–$51.31/ hour
    Hospital Sisters Health System · Springfield, IL · posted today
  2. Speech Language Pathologist - PRN NICUPer diem
    $37.00–$60.50/ hour
    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · New Lenox, IL · posted 3 days ago

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