How much does a childcare worker make in Kankakee?
$32,820a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $15.78 an hour or $2,735 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.78
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,820Highest 10%: $37,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $32,820 | $15.78 | |
| 75th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 90th | $37,510 | $18.03 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| 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 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,300 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,210 |
| Paducah, KY | $26,800 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Recreation Worker | $36,270 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $35,040 |
| Animal Caretaker | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $15.78 ($32,820 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $32,820 against $34,980 nationally, 6% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,830, so Kankakee pays 8% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for childcare worker pay?
142 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,510 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.