How much does a social and human service assistant make in Illinois?
$46,950a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Illinois. That is $22.57 an hour or $3,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.57
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,030Median: $46,950Highest 10%: $72,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,030 | $16.84 | |
| 25th | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| Median | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 75th | $57,110 | $27.46 | |
| 90th | $72,780 | $34.99 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $51,680 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,430 |
| Decatur, IL | $45,040 |
| Champaign, IL | $44,640 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,570 |
| Kankakee, IL | $43,250 |
| Peoria, IL | $42,530 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,560 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,790 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $39,550 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 13. Maryland | $47,210 |
| 14. New York | $47,190 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $47,130 |
| 16. Illinois | $46,950 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $46,950 |
| 18. Vermont | $46,640 |
| 19. New Mexico | $46,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.57 ($46,950 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $46,950 against $45,930 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays social and human service assistants the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $51,680 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.