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Healthcare Social Workers average salary by city in Illinois
- Bloomington$72,300
- Chicago$71,450
- Champaign$66,700
- Springfield$65,340
- Rockford$64,970
- Decatur$59,700
- Kankakee$59,680
- Peoria$59,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $72,300 | $78,960 | $59,900 | $56,255 | 94 |
| Chicago | $71,450 | $71,430 | $58,830 | $55,699 | 104 |
| Champaign | $66,700 | $62,860 | $54,470 | $52,593 | 93 |
| Springfield | $65,340 | $63,370 | $54,760 | $51,587 | 93 |
| Rockford | $64,970 | $63,070 | $50,410 | $51,308 | 92 |
| Decatur | $59,700 | $52,680 | $41,030 | $47,335 | 88 |
| Kankakee | $59,680 | $58,400 | $46,320 | $47,320 | 96 |
| Peoria | $59,510 | $59,210 | $43,680 | $47,192 | 91 |
*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 21-1022.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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