Illinois Median
$63,220
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.39
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $59,550
State Rank
#18 of 51
19,860 employed here
How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Illinois?
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Illinois take home a median of $63,220 annually — roughly $30.39 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $59,550.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $47,120 while the top 10% make $105,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $52,320 and $81,650 a year.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,120 | $22.65 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $52,320 | $25.15 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $63,220 | $30.39 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $81,650 | $39.25 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $105,660 | $50.80 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories for Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in other states
Connecticut $78,970Maryland $76,390New Jersey $76,280Massachusetts $75,570Washington $74,480District of Columbia $73,550New Hampshire $71,010Rhode Island $69,870Hawaii $68,270Minnesota $67,450Vermont $67,340California $65,200New York $65,100North Dakota $64,560Oregon $64,130Colorado $63,720Maine $63,290Alaska $62,630Virginia $61,330Nevada $61,080Idaho $59,840North Carolina $59,610Wisconsin $59,280Michigan $59,270Kentucky $59,100Louisiana $56,800Montana $56,780Florida $56,550Wyoming $56,420Tennessee $56,310New Mexico $56,160Texas $55,680Kansas $54,300Iowa $52,250West Virginia $52,220Utah $52,000South Carolina $51,800Ohio $51,520South Dakota $51,100Pennsylvania $50,820Indiana $50,470Arizona $50,150Delaware $48,520Missouri $48,520Nebraska $47,770Georgia $47,510Alabama $46,660Mississippi $46,530Oklahoma $43,950Arkansas $43,330
Working as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Illinois
Nationally, about 393,000 people work as Child, Family, and School Social Workers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($63,220) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make in Illinois?
The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Illinois is $63,220 per year, or about $30.39 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,120 at the entry level to $105,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Child, Family, and School Social Workers about 6% more than the national median of $59,550. Illinois ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Child, Family, and School Social Workers?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $63,220 a year. About 19,860 Child, Family, and School Social Workers are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.