Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Kankakee is 100.
  • Social Workers in Kankakee earn an average of $50,000 per year or $24.04 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Social Workers who work in Kankakee is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Kankakee is less than 1%.

Rankings for Kankakee

  • Ranks #10 in Illinois for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #209 in the nation for salary and #200 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #442 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Kankakee Social Workers earn an average of $50,000 or $24.04 per hour which is 10% less than the Illinois average salary of $55,930.

AverageKankakeeIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.04$26.89-10.60%
Annual Salary$50,000$55,930-10.60%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Kankakee Social Workers earn an average of $50,000 or $24.04 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageKankakeeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.04$26.39-8.90%
Annual Salary$50,000$54,880-8.89%
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 Kankakee earns an average annual salary of $53,158 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $55,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in Kankakee is 6% less than the Illinois average, which means Kankakee 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.
  • Kankakee average salary is $50,000.
  • Kankakee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,158.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Kankakee$50,00094.06%$53,158
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 Kankakee, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,200 and $60,370 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 $29,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $29,060
15%2 – 4 years15$29,060 – $37,200
25%5 – 9 years25$37,200 – $47,310
25%10 – 14 years25$47,310 – $60,370
15%15 – 20 years15$47,310 – $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

With an average annual salary of $50,000, Kankakee Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($54,260), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,810).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$54,260
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,810
Social Workers$50,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Kankakee Social Workers

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

Social Workers earn an average of $50,000 per year or $24.04 per hour in Kankakee.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Kankakee Social Workers earn an average of $53,158 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Kankakee are Health Care Social Workers($54,260), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,810), Social Workers($50,000).


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