How much does a Special-Needs Caregiver make in Illinois? The average Special-Needs Caregiver salary in Illinois is $30,465 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $27,267 and $32,193. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Special-Needs Caregiver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special-Needs Caregiver Salary $24,355 IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Special-Needs Caregiver Salary $27,267 IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Special-Needs Caregiver Salary $30,465 IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Special-Needs Caregiver Salary $32,193 IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Special-Needs Caregiver Salary $33,767 IL April 24, 2024
25% $27,267 10% $24,355 90% $33,767 75% $32,193 $30,465 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Special-Needs Caregiver ?

A caregiver or carer is an unpaid or paid member of a person's social network who helps them with activities of daily living. Caregiving is most commonly used to address impairments related to old age, disability, a disease, or a mental disorder. Typical duties of a caregiver might include taking care of someone who has a chronic illness or disease; managing medications or talking to doctors and nurses on someone's behalf; helping to bathe or dress someone who is frail or disabled; or taking care of household chores, meals, or bills for someone who cannot do these things alone. With an incre...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $31,239 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $31,120 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $28,202 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $28,470 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $28,917 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $31,120 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $28,053 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $27,815 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $28,917 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $27,398 Date Updated April 24, 2024
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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
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