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Social Services Assistant Salary in Illinois (2026)
$22.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,580/year ($3,132/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,220 Social Services Assistant jobs in Illinois (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $46,950 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 $37,580 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,454 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,592 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,324 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,580 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,132 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in Illinois?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in Illinois is $46,950 per year ($22.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,310 and $57,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $46,950, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $37,580 per year ($3,132 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 22,220 Social Services Assistant 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.