How much does a childcare worker make in Illinois?
$35,830a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Illinois. That is $17.23 an hour or $2,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.23
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,830Highest 10%: $44,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,510 | $15.63 | |
| Median | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 75th | $37,980 | $18.26 | |
| 90th | $44,980 | $21.63 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $36,610 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,170 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,990 |
| Decatur, IL | $34,740 |
| Rockford, IL | $33,560 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,340 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,320 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,140 |
| Kankakee, IL | $32,820 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,300 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,210 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 15. Alaska | $36,200 |
| 16. Maryland | $36,030 |
| 17. New Mexico | $35,840 |
| 18. Illinois | $35,830 |
| 19. Minnesota | $35,520 |
| 20. Montana | $35,120 |
| 21. Arizona | $35,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.23 ($35,830 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $35,830 against $34,980 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for childcare worker pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays childcare workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $36,610 a year.
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.