Social Worker Jobs in Illinois
Social Worker Jobs in Illinois with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
248+ positions available
248+ Social Worker Jobs in Illinois Available Now
These 178 roles pay ~$88k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution178 jobs · 81 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution178 jobs · 81 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
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How Illinois Compares for Social Worker Pay
Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in Illinois advertise $4k below the $82k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $110k.
| State | Median pay | vs IL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $79k | — | 5.5/10 | 718 |
| Alaska#1 | $110k | +$31k | 5.8/10 | 41 |
| Wyoming#2 | $105k | +$27k | 6.7/10 | 21 |
| Indianaborders | $88k | +$9k | 5.3/10 | 248 |
| Kentuckyborders | $83k | +$4k | 5.9/10 | 231 |
| Missouriborders | $82k | +$3k | 5.6/10 | 361 |
| Iowaborders | $79k | +$1k | 5.4/10 | 152 |
| Wisconsinborders | $78k | −$0k | 6.2/10 | 431 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Illinois: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in illinois. With 248+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 3.7/10, with 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in illinois include Advocate Health, Eleutheria, University of Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, and more. Positions span social worker jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in illinois, Talkiatry (score: 95.1/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $104K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 21,713+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Illinois.
How much do social workers earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Illinois right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Advocate Health, Eleutheria, University of Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in illinois are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 248 social workers positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Illinois
- Northwestern Memorial Healthcare23 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Brave Health19 open roles here · WLB 99/100Carle Health13 open roles here · WLB 56/100
State of Illinois10 open roles here · WLB 58/100
UHS10 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Liberty Healthcare9 open roles here · WLB 79/100
OSF HealthCare7 open roles here · WLB 68/100Thriveworks6 open roles here · WLB 98/100