What is the median salary for Social Worker in Chicago?

The median salary for Social Worker in Chicago is USD 64,470 - USD 82,839 per year.

How does the Social Worker salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Social Worker in United States is USD 61,000 - USD 74,902, while in Chicago it is USD 63,484 - USD 77,361.

Social Worker Salary in United States

Social Worker Salary in Chicago

Based on 2,771 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

0.7% vs 2025

Average salary

$63,484 - $77,361

Median salary

$64,470 - $82,839

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$45K

25th percentile$54K

Median$64K

75th percentile$72K

90th percentile$80K

50% of professionals earn between $54,000 - $72,000 USD

The median salary is $64,470

Other cities

New York10,872 job openings

Brooklyn8,110 job openings

Los Angeles3,405 job openings

Boston3,215 job openings

Seattle3,010 job openings

San Francisco2,994 job openings

San Antonio2,775 job openings

Portland2,533 job openings

San Jose2,445 job openings

Aurora2,435 job openings

Springfield2,356 job openings

San Diego2,236 job openings

Denver2,228 job openings

Dallas2,167 job openings

Arlington2,162 job openings

Newark2,145 job openings

Long Beach2,077 job openings

Columbus2,069 job openings

Phoenix2,062 job openings

Oakland1,991 job openings

Fort Worth1,967 job openings

Jacksonville1,963 job openings

Orlando1,929 job openings

Tampa1,910 job openings

Houston1,874 job openings

Philadelphia1,859 job openings

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The average salary for a Social Worker in Chicago, United States is USD 63,484 - USD 77,361 per year in 2026, based on 2,771 job listings.

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