Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Illinois
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Illinois earn a median of $63,220 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($59,550)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,860
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,120; the top 10% earn over $105,660. Nationally the range is $42,280 to $95,530.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Healthcare Social Workers$64,270 median in Illinois
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,960 median in Illinois
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,420 median in Illinois
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49,350 median in Illinois
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46,950 median in Illinois
- School Psychologists$84,690 median in Illinois
Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in Illinois
How much do child, family, and school social workers make in Illinois?
The median is $63,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,120 and the top 10% earn over $105,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for child, family, and school social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $59,550). Living costs are not included.