Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Decatur
Compared to Illinois
Decatur Social Workers earn an average of $48,080 or $23.11 per hour which is 14% less than the Illinois average salary of $55,930.
| Average | Decatur | Illinois | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.11 | $26.89 | -14.06% |
| Annual Salary | $48,080 | $55,930 | -14.04% |
Compared to the U.S.
Decatur Social Workers earn an average of $48,080 or $23.11 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Decatur | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.11 | $26.39 | -12.43% |
| Annual Salary | $48,080 | $54,880 | -12.39% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Decatur earns an average annual salary of $54,686 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $55,930. per year.
Cost-of-living in Decatur is 12% less than the Illinois average, which means Decatur residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $48,080 | 87.92% | $54,686 |
| Illinois | $55,930 | 100.48% | $55,663 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Decatur, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,240 and $60,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,010, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 16 | Under $30,640 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 24 | $30,640 – $36,240 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 40 | $36,240 – $47,310 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 40 | $47,310 – $60,040 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 24 | $47,310 – $76,010 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 16 | Above $76,010 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,730).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Social Workers | $48,080 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $41,730 |
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