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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Illinois (2026)
$30.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,640/year ($4,220/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 28th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 4,910 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $64,270 a year — though pay ranges from $47,290 for newcomers to $96,970 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,910 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Illinois (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $64,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,640 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $64,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,532 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,917 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,181 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,640 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,220 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Illinois?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Illinois is $64,270 per year ($30.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,270 and $78,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $64,270, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $50,640 per year ($4,220 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 4,910 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.