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Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$76,750
- Champaign$67,300
- Springfield$66,280
- Rockford$65,560
- Peoria$55,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $76,750 | $71,740 | $51,700 | $59,166 | 104 |
| Champaign | $67,300 | $60,870 | $55,900 | $52,985 | 93 |
| Springfield | $66,280 | $61,030 | $49,160 | $52,296 | 93 |
| Rockford | $65,560 | $48,530 | $48,000 | $51,753 | 92 |
| Peoria | $55,050 | $45,200 | $40,390 | $43,829 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other states
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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 21-1029.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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