How much does a social worker make in Illinois?
$64,030a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Illinois. That is $30.78 an hour or $5,336 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.78
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,460Median: $64,030Highest 10%: $111,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 25th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| Median | $64,030 | $30.78 | |
| 75th | $93,850 | $45.12 | |
| 90th | $111,300 | $53.52 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $93,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $81,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $71,740 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,030 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,870 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,530 |
| Peoria, IL | $45,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 33. Wyoming | $69,020 |
| 34. Oregon | $67,820 |
| 35. Utah | $66,440 |
| 36. Illinois | $64,030 |
| 37. North Carolina | $63,490 |
| 38. California | $63,010 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $62,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.78 ($64,030 a year).
Do social workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $64,030 against $71,900 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Illinois rank for social worker pay?
Illinois ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays social workers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $93,100 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.