Social Worker Salary in Illinois
Based on 2K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$58,090
$27.928/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+2.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $88K
2K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,600 |
| 25th percentile | $47,590 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $58,090 |
| 75th percentile | $70,770 |
| 90th percentile | $87,960 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,610 |
| 2023 | $49,550 |
| 2024 | $58,090 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,610 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $49,550 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $58,090 | $56,931 |