Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Illinois
Social and Human Service Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $46,950 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,220
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,030; the top 10% earn over $72,780. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
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- Rehabilitation Counselors$49,350 median in Illinois
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,390 median in Illinois
- Healthcare Social Workers$64,270 median in Illinois
Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do social and human service assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $46,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,030 and the top 10% earn over $72,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.