PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Social Worker
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Des Plaines, IL
$28.42–$41.47/ hour
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Des Plaines, IL
Pay for clinical social workers in the Des Plaines area centers on $35.91 per hour, or about $74,700 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.20 and the upper quarter over $38.77. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Des Plaines. That ranks 68th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 115th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Des Plaines and what they pay.
- $35.91median pay per hour, Chicago
- $29–$39typical range per hour
- 3,950clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 9% above the Illinois statewide median of $33.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 3,950 healthcare social workers employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.60 | $49,090 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.20 | $60,740 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.91 | $74,700 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.77 | $80,640 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.73 | $95,120 | 40% above U.S. median |
How Des Plaines ranks
- 68th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 115th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Des Plaines
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.91 median hour buys what $34.66 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Des Plaines paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,293
- Per year: $64,638
- Per month: $5,386
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Des Plaines
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $195 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,009 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,117 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Des Plaines
CMS lists 1 hospital in Des Plaines. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Behavioral Hospital Des Plaines, IL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Cook County
HRSA lists 38 active mental health shortage designations that include Cook County (3 geographic, 1 population-group, 34 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Prospect, IL | 3 mi | $35.91/hr | 55,460 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 6 mi | $35.91/hr | 75,596 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Illinois · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Des Plaines, IL?
Clinical Social Workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $35.91 per hour, about $74,700 a year. The middle half earn between $29.20 and $38.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Des Plaines a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 115th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Des Plaines?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Des Plaines. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Des Plaines.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Des Plaines as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Des Plaines in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 38 active mental health shortage designations that include Cook County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Des Plaines?
The federal per diem benchmark in Des Plaines is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Social Worker pay reportDes Plaines, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationDes Plaines, IL · 2 postings$32.69/ hr$25–$41
- Silver Cross HospitalNew Lenox, IL · 2 postings$36.73/ hr$33–$41
- OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 2 postings$31.88/ hr$29–$34
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$26Median$34.58High$42
10 Social Worker postings with published pay in Illinois, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 Social Worker roles
- Social WorkerPermanent$24.60–$43.81/ hour
- Social WorkerPermanent$29.30–$34.47/ hour
+ 8 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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