How much does a religious worker make in Chicago?
$50,210a year
Median yearly pay for religious workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $24.14 an hour or $4,184 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.14
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,560Median: $50,210Highest 10%: $93,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| 25th | $39,490 | $18.99 | |
| Median | $50,210 | $24.14 | |
| 75th | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| 90th | $93,090 | $44.75 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for religious workers.
| Peoria, IL | $46,060 |
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 |
| Child | $64,790 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a religious worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $24.14 ($50,210 a year).
Do religious workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $50,210 against $45,280 nationally, 11% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $47,070, so Chicago pays 7% more.
Where does Chicago rank for religious worker pay?
7 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a religious worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,090 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.