Childcare Workers Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$35,830

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.23

per hour

Employment

23,900

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

+2.4%

National: $34,980

📊 Compared to the national median of $34,980, Illinois pays 2.4% MORE for Childcare Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$36,786

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

44%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$31,200

25th

$32,510

Median

$35,830

75th

$37,980

90th

$44,980

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).