How much does a personal care and service worker make in Chicago?
$42,540a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $20.45 an hour or $3,545 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.45
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,690Median: $42,540Highest 10%: $59,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,690 | $15.72 | |
| 25th | $37,320 | $17.94 | |
| Median | $42,540 | $20.45 | |
| 75th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| 90th | $59,690 | $28.70 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $30,010 |
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How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $20.45 ($42,540 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $42,540 against $41,600 nationally, 2% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $42,450, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for personal care and service worker pay?
14 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a personal care and service worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,690 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.