How much does a Child Welfare Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Child Welfare Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $146,157 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $124,969 and $171,423. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Oklahoma Human Services - Anadarko , OK
Minimum Qualifications Child Welfare Specialist, Level I * Completion of 90 hours from an accredited college or university. * OR 3 years of experience related to child welfare work. * OR A ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 16 days ago
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services - Sparta , IL
Child Welfare Specialist - Deferred Assignment Permanency - Sparta Closing Date/Time: 04/01/2024 Salary: $5,592 - $8,344 - Monthly (Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,592 - Step 1C) Job Type: Salaried ...
ZipRecruiter - 13 days ago
Job Description ISN is actively seeking an experienced Child Welfare Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Health Security (OHS). The child welfare ...
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois - Moline , IL
Supervises a unit of Child Welfare Specialists and/or Child Welfare Assistants providing child welfare services which could include foster care, adoption services, intact family services, and/or ...
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Bethany for Children & Families - Moline , IL
Child Welfare Specialist-Intact: Bethany for Children & Families has an immediate, full-time opening for a Child Welfare Specialist in our Intact Family Services program. The Intact Program serves ...
ZipRecruiter - 74 days ago
Kaleidoscope Inc, a charitable organization, located in Chicago by the United Center, and is seeking to fill the position of Independent Living Specialist . In addition to our competitive ...
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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Child Welfare Specialist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Welfare Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Child Welfare Specialist ranges from $124,969 to $171,423 with the average base salary of $146,157. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $129,041 to $180,821 with the average total cash compensation of $152,966.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $146,157 $124,969 - $171,423
Bonus $6,810 $4,071 - $9,398
Total Pay $152,966 $129,041 - $180,821
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,969 - $171,423 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,969 - $171,423 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,827 - $171,228 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,922 - $171,358 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,922 - $171,358 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,125 - $167,521 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Child Welfare Worker LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $30,291 MAXIMUM SALARY $37,112
JOB TITLE Child Welfare Supervisor LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $48,901 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,890
JOB TITLE Child Welfare Assistant LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $40,974 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,760
JOB TITLE Child Welfare Case Manager LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $102,259 MAXIMUM SALARY $123,278
JOB TITLE Child Welfare Investigative Assessor LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $58,500 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,802
JOB TITLE Animal Welfare Specialist LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $39,547 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,740
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