How much does a Workforce Specialist make in Rockford, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Workforce Specialist in Rockford, IL is $122,432. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $107,892 to $143,991, with most professionals earning between $94,654 and $163,620.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
107892
143991
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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155400
130981
What is the average salary for Workforce Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Workforce Specialist in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Workforce Specialist ranges from $107,892 to $143,991 with the average base salary of $122,432. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,449 to $155,400 with the average total cash compensation of $130,981.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,432 $107,892 - $143,991
Bonus $8,549 $6,558 - $11,408
Total Pay $130,981 $114,449 - $155,400
* 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.
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JOB TITLE Workforce Development Specialist LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $54,284 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,099
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JOB TITLE Workforce Planning Specialist LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $66,262 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,938
JOB TITLE Workforce Analyst III LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $86,055 MAXIMUM SALARY $105,809
JOB TITLE Workforce Analyst II LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $80,515 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,885
JOB TITLE Workforce Analyst I LOCATION Rockford, IL MINIMUM SALARY $63,824 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,849
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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

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