As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Behavioral Aide in Aurora, IL is $32,772, equivalent to $16 per hour, $630 weekly, or $2,731 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Behavioral Aide in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Behavioral Aide in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $28,363 to $37,158. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($30,464) and 75th percentile ($35,068), while top earners (90th percentile) make $37,158 per year. This $4,604 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Medication Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Behavioral Aide often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Behavioral Aide job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Behavioral Aide Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Behavioral Aide Salary $28,363 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Behavioral Aide Salary $30,464 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Behavioral Aide Salary $32,772 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Behavioral Aide Salary $35,068 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Behavioral Aide Salary $37,158 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25% $30,464 10% $28,363 90% $37,158 75% $35,068 $32,772 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

Aurora, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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