Illinois Median
$78,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.68
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $80,390
State Rank
#26 of 51
7,520 employed here
How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Illinois?
Social and Community Service Managers in Illinois take home a median of $78,380 annually — roughly $37.68 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $80,390.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $50,840 while the top 10% make $118,170 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,730 and $95,900 a year.
Social and Community Service Managers salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,840 | $24.44 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $63,730 | $30.64 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $78,380 | $37.68 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $95,900 | $46.11 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $118,170 | $56.81 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories for Social and Community Service Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Social and Community Service Managers salary in other states
District of Columbia $106,700Washington $103,000Alaska $98,370Colorado $97,440New York $95,980New Jersey $95,290Virginia $94,970Tennessee $88,240Maryland $87,450Oregon $87,010South Dakota $86,870North Dakota $86,630Michigan $85,500Minnesota $84,220California $83,210Utah $83,200New Hampshire $82,290Wisconsin $82,130Louisiana $82,090Massachusetts $81,380New Mexico $81,290Vermont $80,760North Carolina $79,590Kansas $79,260Idaho $79,120Rhode Island $77,570Arizona $77,550Kentucky $76,960Texas $76,520Hawaii $76,370Maine $76,160Florida $76,050Delaware $75,950Connecticut $75,520Pennsylvania $75,280Indiana $73,940Ohio $73,890Nebraska $73,790Oklahoma $73,720Montana $73,640South Carolina $73,410Georgia $73,290Alabama $72,310Missouri $71,970Mississippi $67,330Wyoming $66,330Iowa $65,940Nevada $65,570West Virginia $62,060Arkansas $56,100
Working as Social and Community Service Managers in Illinois
Nationally, about 209,000 people work as Social and Community Service Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($78,380) 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 Social and Community Service Managers make in Illinois?
The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Illinois is $78,380 per year, or about $37.68 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,840 at the entry level to $118,170 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Social and Community Service Managers about 3% less than the national median of $80,390. Illinois ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Social and Community Service Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $78,380 a year. About 7,520 Social and Community Service Managers are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
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.