School Social Worker salary in Chicago, IL
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Park Ridge, Glenview, Waukegan.
Median salary$61,880
Middle 50%$52.8k–$72.4k
vs. national median+3%comparison median $60,000
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$30k$40k$50k$60k$70k$80k$90k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $44,960 |
| 25th | $52,807 |
| 50th (median) | $61,880 |
| 75th | $72,394 |
| 90th | $80,000 |
Cost of living
Chicago's median School Social Worker salary of $61,880 is worth about $59,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Chicago = 103.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Child, Family, and School Social Workers in the Chicago, IL area earned a median of $64,790 in May 2025 (13,550 employed). The H-1B median here is $61,880, 4% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Public Schools | too few | 2 |
| Kan-Win | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.