Social Workers, All Other pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for social workers, all other is $30.79 an hour ($64,030 a year). About 1,910 people work in this job there.

$30.79Median hourly pay
$48,540–$93,850Middle half of workers, yearly
1,910People in this job in Illinois

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($71,900). Illinois ranks 36th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social workers, all other in Illinois

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.85$45,460
25% of workers$23.34$48,540
Half of workers (median)$30.79$64,030
75% of workers$45.12$93,850
90% of workers$53.52$111,320

Social Workers, All Other pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$71,7401,190
Springfield$61,03080
Champaign-Urbana$60,87030
Rockford$48,53070
Peoria$45,200110

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for social workers, all other

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Illinois

JobMedian yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants$46,950
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,730
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,220
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,420
Healthcare Social Workers$64,270
Rehabilitation Counselors$49,350
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,960
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$40,900

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.