Community Health Workers Salary in Illinois
Community Health Workers in Illinois earn a median of $49,240 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($51,850)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,040
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,040; the top 10% earn over $65,540. Nationally the range is $38,810 to $77,180.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,960 median in Illinois
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46,950 median in Illinois
- Healthcare Social Workers$64,270 median in Illinois
Community Health Workers pay in Illinois
How much do community health workers make in Illinois?
The median is $49,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,040 and the top 10% earn over $65,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for community health workers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $51,850). Living costs are not included.