How much does a child make in Chicago?
$64,790a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $31.15 an hour or $5,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.15
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 13,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,460Median: $64,790Highest 10%: $110,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| 25th | $53,950 | $25.94 | |
| Median | $64,790 | $31.15 | |
| 75th | $82,640 | $39.73 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.07 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Springfield, IL | $76,330 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,940 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,360 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,640 |
| Bloomington, IL | $58,440 |
| Kankakee, IL | $58,180 |
| Paducah, KY | $57,280 |
| Decatur, IL | $57,270 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,740 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,080 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,430 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $71,740 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,430 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $67,610 |
| Educational | $64,730 |
| Clergy | $61,820 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,600 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $61,360 |
| Health Education Specialist | $60,120 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $57,720 |
| Director | $52,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $31.15 ($64,790 a year).
Do childs make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $64,790 against $59,550 nationally, 9% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $63,220, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for child pay?
58 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.