Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Danville is 100.
  • Social Workers in Danville earn an average of $50,100 per year or $24.09 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Social Workers who work in Danville is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Danville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Danville

  • Ranks #9 in Illinois for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #13 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #204 in the nation for salary and #502 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #431 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Danville Social Workers earn an average of $50,100 or $24.09 per hour which is 10% less than the Illinois average salary of $55,930.

AverageDanvilleIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.09$26.89-10.41%
Annual Salary$50,100$55,930-10.42%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Danville Social Workers earn an average of $50,100 or $24.09 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageDanvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.09$26.39-8.72%
Annual Salary$50,100$54,880-8.71%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Danville earns an average annual salary of $59,094 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $55,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in Danville is 15% less than the Illinois average, which means Danville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.

  • Illinois average salary is $55,930.
  • Illinois cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,663.
  • Danville average salary is $50,100.
  • Danville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,094.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Danville$50,10084.78%$59,094
Illinois$55,930100.48%$55,663
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Danville, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,520 and $60,250 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $35,490, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $35,490
15%2 – 4 years15$35,490 – $38,520
25%5 – 9 years25$38,520 – $47,040
25%10 – 14 years25$47,040 – $60,250
15%15 – 20 years15$47,040 – $76,410
10%20+ years10Above $76,410
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,480).

TitleAnnual Salary
Social Workers$50,100
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,480
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Danville Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Danville is 100.

Social Workers earn an average of $50,100 per year or $24.09 per hour in Danville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Danville Social Workers earn an average of $59,094 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Danville are Social Workers($50,100), Substance Abuse Counselors($49,480),


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in Illinois cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data