Social Worker Jobs in Illinois
Across 258 live Social Worker listings in Illinois, median advertised pay is $89K (75th percentile $101K), based on the 196 that state a salary; Illinois ranks 32nd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Brave Health (20), Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (15), Centurion Health (14).
258+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 196 roles pay ~$89k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Social Worker Pay in Illinois: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in Illinois today, then Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 258
- Live median
- $89k
- 75th $101k · n=196
- 12-mo median
- $80k
- Pay rank
- #32 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.3/10 · #39
- 12-mo postings
- 776
Social Worker roles in Illinois advertise $2k below the $81k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IL | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $80k | — | 5.3/10 | 776 |
| Wyoming#1 | $122k | +$42k | 5.9/10 | 20 |
| Oregon#2 | $105k | +$26k | 5.7/10 | 237 |
| Indianaborders | $84k | +$4k | 5.3/10 | 271 |
| Kentuckyborders | $81k | +$2k | 5.6/10 | 256 |
| Missouriborders | $80k | +$0k | 5.4/10 | 390 |
| Iowaborders | $79k | −$0k | 5.5/10 | 166 |
| Wisconsinborders | $76k | −$4k | 6.1/10 | 454 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Brave Health (20), Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (15), Centurion Health (14)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
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 worker jobs available?
Yes — about 5% 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 worker 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, Sunshine Behavioral Health, 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 258 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
Brave Health20 open roles here · WLB 99/100
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare15 open roles here · WLB 58/100Centurion Health14 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Carle Health10 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Liberty Healthcare9 open roles here · WLB 79/100
State of Illinois9 open roles here · WLB 59/100UHS9 open roles here · WLB 62/100
OSF HealthCare7 open roles here · WLB 67/100