How much does a community and social service specialist make in Illinois?
$40,900a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in Illinois. That is $19.66 an hour or $3,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.66
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,050Median: $40,900Highest 10%: $61,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| 25th | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $40,900 | $19.66 | |
| 75th | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| 90th | $61,360 | $29.50 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $52,720 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,590 |
| Decatur, IL | $41,470 |
| Peoria, IL | $41,460 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,240 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,710 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community and social service specialists.
| 45. Maine | $44,160 |
| 46. Montana | $41,850 |
| 47. West Virginia | $41,060 |
| 48. Illinois | $40,900 |
| 49. Arkansas | $40,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $19.66 ($40,900 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $40,900 against $56,730 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Illinois rank for community and social service specialist pay?
Illinois ranks 48 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays community and social service specialists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $52,720 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.