Foster Care Worker Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Foster Care Worker Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Foster Care Worker make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foster Care Worker in Chicago, IL is $66,896. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,050 to $74,761, with most professionals earning between $53,816 and $81,922.

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10th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary $53,816 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary $60,050 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary $66,896 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary $74,761 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary $81,922 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $60,050 10% $53,816 90% $81,922 75% $74,761 $66,896 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Foster Care Worker in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Foster Care Worker ranges from $60,050 to $74,761 with the average base salary of $66,896. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,050 to $74,761 with the average total cash compensation of $66,896.

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