Childcare Workers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for childcare workers is $17.60 an hour ($36,610 a year). About 17,540 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($34,980). It is 2% higher than the Illinois median ($35,830).
Pay range for childcare workers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $16.24 | $33,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.60 | $36,610 |
| 75% of workers | $18.37 | $38,220 |
| 90% of workers | $22.09 | $45,940 |
Childcare Workers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $36,610 | 17,540 |
| Springfield | $35,170 | 380 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $34,990 | 530 |
| Decatur | $34,740 | 100 |
| Rockford | $33,560 | 500 |
| Peoria | $33,340 | 600 |
| Bloomington | $33,140 | 520 |
| Kankakee | $32,820 | 210 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for childcare workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -2% over ten years, declining · about 150,300 openings a year (BLS)
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