Eligibility Worker Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

How much does an Eligibility Worker make in Madison, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Eligibility Worker in Madison, WI is $66,939. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,169 to $74,663, with most professionals earning between $54,005 and $81,694.

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What does an Eligibility Worker do?

Common responsibilities of an Eligibility Worker

Generate required forms to the Child Support Unit in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

August 04, 2022

Determine ongoing eligibility for Income maintenance programs including General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, MFIP, DWP, and SNAP, and evaluating potential eligibility for Long-Term Care Medical Assistance, Waiver cases, Medicare Savings Programs, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, Group Residential Housing (GRH), IV-E Foster Care, Medical Assistance Foster Care, and Child Care Assistance.

October 20, 2022

Complete achievement of certain of the above specifications may not be required if, in the opinion of BBNA, a particular candidate possesses significant offsetting characteristics, such as past accomplishments, experience, education, or estimate of future potential.

December 26, 2022

Assists law enforcement and the county attorney's office in preparing cases for prosecution and provides testimony in court.

January 02, 2023

Reports to work/training/events on time and in semi-casual and/or WHC outreach attire.

January 13, 2023

Provides outreach activities at TCHC by assisting current and potential patients to gain access to health care coverage and TCHC services provided by the clinic, including health screenings, immunization and parent education.

January 20, 2023

Participates in health fairs, presentations and community outreach events.

March 24, 2023

Initiate claims for overpayments, estate monies, medical liens, SSI Interim assistance and accident reimbursement through court settlements.

May 01, 2023

Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to eight (8) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Eligibility Worker.

May 05, 2023

Maintains caseload and agency manuals utilizing case action controls including computer printouts, office schedules, work plans, ticklers, alerts, expedited lists, etc.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Eligibility Worker in Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

60169

74663

66939

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

60267

74835

67040

What is the average salary for Eligibility Worker in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Eligibility Worker in Madison, WI. The base salary for Eligibility Worker ranges from $60,169 to $74,663 with the average base salary of $66,939. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,267 to $74,835 with the average total cash compensation of $67,040.

View Average Salary for Eligibility Worker as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,939	$60,169 - $74,663
Bonus	$101	$98 - $172
Total Pay	$67,040	$60,267 - $74,835

* 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.

Eligibility Worker Salary Near Madison, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,610 - $73,969	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,157 - $74,648	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,228 - $74,735	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,455 - $75,018	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,233 - $72,260	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,661 - $71,550	COMPARE TO Madison, WI

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About Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Chicago. The city completely surrounds the smaller Town of Madison, the City of Monona, and the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills. Madison shares borders with its largest suburb, Sun Prairie, and three other suburbs, Middleton, McFarland, and Fitchburg. Other suburbs include the city of Verona and the villages of Cottage Grove, DeForest, and Waunakee as well as Mount Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, and Cross Plains among others. According to th...

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