--- title: "Social Worker Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/social-worker/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/social-worker/locations/chicago-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/social-worker/locations/chicago-il/data.json"] --- Social Worker market brief · Chicago, IL # Social Worker Jobs in Chicago, IL 53 social worker openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 34 employers, led by Northwestern Medicine, Clarifi Staffing Solutions, and Pediatric Developmental Services. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,400–$75,377 a year (median $70,173), from the 57% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Social Worker markets](/jobs/social-worker) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 53 : Live social worker openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 34 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $70,173 : 57% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/social-worker/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)17 jobs Mid-level3 jobs Lead+2 jobs Level coverage is 42%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 53 Hiring employers 34 Salary coverage 57% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 29 16 companies · $63,856 median Established employers 10 8 companies · $91,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $62,400 P50 $70,173 P75 $75,377 P90 $91,624 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live social worker listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare social worker opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 53 live roles tracked in this market. - 34 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/social-worker) ## A practical market plan for Social Worker in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 53 social worker openings across 34 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Northwestern Medicine is one of the most active visible employers, with 8 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative social worker openings Employer activity · 34 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Northwestern Medicine logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnm.org%2FContent%2FNorthwestern%2Fimg%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=R1X1RwwhQ6Mxiz48Mao2E6TlyV9jeP5BuLtCo9rngKg) Northwestern MedicineStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/northwestern-medicine) Clarifi Staffing SolutionsEmployer profile3Open roles Pediatric Developmental ServicesStartups & growing teams3Open roles aahStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Joliet Public Schools District 86 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcmsv2-assets.apptegy.net%2Fuploads%2F24897%2Flogo%2F27710%2Fjolietlogo.png) Joliet Public Schools District 86Established employers2Open roles](/company/joliet-public-schools-district-86) North Lawndale College Prep Charter High SchoolEstablished employers2Open roles nshsStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Point Quest, Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.squarespace-cdn.com%2Fcontent%2Fv1%2F67e347cfbe1c3a0e4ef03de5%2Fde346096-f86d-4c32-9e75-9097ee501894%2Ffavicon.ico%3Fformat%3D100w&sig=Jd3qo7kv9KAopEP8HGV6PVSD0mKMLcez8nMpp_VZbg4) Point Quest, Inc.Top of market2Open roles](/company/point-quest-inc) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 53 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Social WorkerEntry-levelGlobal Channel ManagementChicago, Illinois](/job/social-worker-at-global-channel-management-f5692a91-b832-535e-8374-daae5e4f8033)[Telehealth Social WorkerLive roleGHCElgin, Illinois](/job/telehealth-social-worker-at-ghc-556dd468-21dc-5daf-b0a4-a10cc5c1fd89)[Social Worker (LSW) - Float, Full-Time, DaysLive roleNorthwestern MedicineChicago, IllinoisPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/social-worker-lsw-float-full-time-days-at-northwestern-medicine-acac71ee-548d-5cb2-b26f-35f764e8d70c)[School Social WorkerLive roleJoliet Public Schools District 86Joliet, IllinoisPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/school-social-worker-at-joliet-public-schools-district-86-af36ace0-fb9c-5f6a-98d9-c8b07b199f93)[Social Worker (LSW) - Pulmonary Stepdown, Full Time, DaysLive roleNorthwestern MedicineChicago, Illinois$71,302Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/social-worker-lsw-pulmonary-stepdown-full-time-days-at-northwestern-4d7850ee-89c7-50b7-acbc-808d05f63812)[School Social WorkerLive roleBirch AgencyAurora, IllinoisPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/school-social-worker-at-birch-agency-51876b44-cafa-56aa-b09e-1c85e70cdeb3)[School Social Worker at Aspire Charter Academy (Part-Time)Live roleTeachingGary, IndianaPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/school-social-worker-at-aspire-charter-academy-part-time-at-teaching-a325ccfb-e2d4-590a-89ac-6af84ef12b57)[School Social Worker - Hiring Now - Naperville AreaLive rolePediatric Developmental ServicesNaperville, Illinois$72,800Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/school-social-worker-hiring-now-naperville-area-at-pediatric-8ff288ba-a778-5a68-8c8e-551b10c9e5be) #### More social worker openings in Chicago - [Full-Time School Social Worker - Evanston Area · Pediatric Developmental Services](/job/full-time-school-social-worker-evanston-area-at-pediatric-bcef660e-ba5e-5b27-af89-41463701a67b) - [School Social Worker - Full-Time - Schaumburg Schools · Pediatric Developmental Services](/job/school-social-worker-full-time-schaumburg-schools-at-pediatric-51dc9d7a-bd44-59e5-997f-38cf65ae9182) - [School Social Worker at Aspire Charter Academy (Part-Time) · Teaching](/job/school-social-worker-at-aspire-charter-academy-part-time-at-teaching-5e90d35d-06cd-5dd8-bf1c-bdb3a3181893) - [High School Social Worker · West Aurora School District 129](/job/high-school-social-worker-at-west-aurora-school-district-129-a33058b1-52b1-572d-9898-52b7b7500f75) - [Social Worker Hospice Inpatient Part Time Days · Northwestern Medicine](/job/social-worker-hospice-inpatient-part-time-days-at-northwestern-68b671c0-7b85-5e8d-9cec-2f50f070d4c2) - [Social Worker Hospice Inpatient Part Time Days · Northwestern Medicine](/job/social-worker-hospice-inpatient-part-time-days-at-northwestern-828869d2-2bc7-5d29-822b-c7afdcda7b12) - [Social Worker II · Prime Healthcare](/job/social-worker-ii-at-prime-healthcare-8cf8dce5-52ba-5a61-8696-87298038ec70) - [Licensed Social Worker · trinityhealth](/job/licensed-social-worker-at-trinityhealth-298634d8-6568-5e19-b6aa-aca2e7b8a3ee) - [Social Worker (LSW) - Float, Full-Time, Days · Northwestern Medicine](/job/social-worker-lsw-float-full-time-days-at-northwestern-medicine-a8de3312-3e15-5971-ace2-ea98297a450b) - [Social Worker I - Behavioral Health · Prime Healthcare](/job/social-worker-i-behavioral-health-at-prime-healthcare-37fe9a50-4623-599c-b34b-b018d4f476aa) - [Social Worker (LSW) - Float, Full-Time, Days · Northwestern Medicine](/job/social-worker-lsw-float-full-time-days-at-northwestern-medicine-a244ef65-9f95-5c24-b4a9-49cfd8d4ec94) - [Licensed Clinical Social Worker · AIDS Healthcare Foundation](/job/licensed-clinical-social-worker-at-aids-healthcare-foundation-829887ec-3036-5454-97cf-a2b8d894061e) - [Hospital Social Worker · Community First Medical Center](/job/hospital-social-worker-at-community-first-medical-center-15a9589c-501a-5219-bc0f-ef9756fc89c4) - [Student Support Specialist (Counselor, School Psychologist or School Social Worker)- Long-term Leave (approximately November 9, 2026 through February 9, 2027) · Township High School District 211](/job/student-support-specialist-counselor-school-psychologist-or-school-c0260dc6-fb44-5eb7-ac8d-d7eda0d15b06) - [School Social Worker · Lawrence Hall](/job/school-social-worker-at-lawrence-hall-b98e4941-3135-50f6-915d-6a5cc20298bc) - [Long Term Substitute - Social Worker · Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54](/job/long-term-substitute-social-worker-at-schaumburg-community-591a1c62-c0fa-5a88-be78-b4e8d52219c8) [Explore all 53 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Social+Worker+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Social Worker jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many social worker jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 53 live social worker openings from 34 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do social worker jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $70,173 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,400 to $75,377. Based on the 57% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for social worker jobs in Chicago? Northwestern Medicine, Clarifi Staffing Solutions, Pediatric Developmental Services, and aah have the most open social worker roles here right now, out of 34 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Social Worker demand around Chicago. 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