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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$37,220
- Decatur$35,350
- Springfield$35,130
- Champaign$35,060
- Bloomington$34,430
- Rockford$34,280
- Peoria$34,030
- Kankakee$33,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $37,220 | $36,610 | $33,770 | $30,385 | 104 |
| Decatur | $35,350 | $34,740 | $31,580 | $28,975 | 88 |
| Springfield | $35,130 | $35,170 | $31,250 | $28,809 | 93 |
| Champaign | $35,060 | $34,990 | $31,440 | $28,756 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $34,430 | $33,140 | $32,620 | $28,281 | 94 |
| Rockford | $34,280 | $33,560 | $31,570 | $28,168 | 92 |
| Peoria | $34,030 | $33,340 | $31,200 | $27,980 | 91 |
| Kankakee | $33,920 | $32,820 | $31,200 | $27,897 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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