Welfare Worker Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Welfare Worker Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Welfare Worker make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welfare Worker in Chicago, IL is $61,278. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,177 to a high of $72,919, with most professionals earning between $54,944 and $67,372.

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10th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $49,177 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $54,944 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $61,278 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $67,372 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $72,919 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $54,944 10% $49,177 90% $72,919 75% $67,372 $61,278 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Welfare Worker

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Benefits Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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67372
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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69856
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welfare Worker in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Welfare Worker ranges from $54,944 to $67,372 with the average base salary of $61,278. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,067 to $69,856 with the average total cash compensation of $62,556.

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