Salary distribution
Where Illinois social and community service managers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $59,550 and $92,580, with a median of $76,110.
Social and Community Service Managers in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 19 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $64,390. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 10 | $55,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 4 | $65,521 |
| Level III — experienced | 1 | $150,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Social and Community Service Managers in Illinois. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese American Service League, Inc. | Brain Health and Caregiving Program Manager | 3 | $55,000 |
| National Youth Advocate Program Inc. | Director of Clinical Services | 2 | $150,000 |
| Apna Ghar, Inc. | Housing Manager | 2 | $58,303 |
| Sinai Health System | Program Manager “ SUHI Clinical Interventions | 1 | $101,186 |
| The University of Chicago | Project Manager | 1 | $77,210 |
| Project: VISION, Inc. | Program Coordinator | 1 | $51,563 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | Bilingual Program Manager- Grantmaking | 1 | $64,390 |
| The Hana Center | Community Counselor | 1 | $51,563 |
| Zakat Foundation of America | Orphan Sponsorship Programs Manager | 1 | $62,400 |
| Vietnamese Association of Illinois | Community Service Manager | 1 | $75,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Program Manager “ SUHI Clinical Interventions at Sinai Health System$101,186ChicagoDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501871
- Director of Clinical Services at National Youth Advocate Program Inc.$150,000MATTESONDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-473435
- Project Manager at The University of Chicago$77,210ChicagoDecided Nov 28, 2025I-200-25324-425971
- Brain Health and Caregiving Program Manager at Chinese American Service League, Inc.$70,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-321130
- Behavioral Health Program Coordinator at Chinese American Service League, Inc.$55,000ChicagoWage Level IDecided Aug 28, 2025I-200-25233-258734
- Program Coordinator at Project: VISION, Inc.$51,563ChicagoWage Level IDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-084453
- Bilingual Program Manager- Grantmaking at Evanston Community Foundation$64,390EvanstonWage Level IDecided Apr 30, 2025I-200-25113-897520
- Community Counselor at The Hana Center$51,563ChicagoWage Level IDecided Apr 30, 2025I-200-25113-895675
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Social and Community Service Managers pay by experience level in Illinois
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Social and Community Service Managers in Illinois, by industry
Median offered wage across 19 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $65,042.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Chinese American Service League, Inc. | 11 | $65,042 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Evanston Community Foundation | 6 | $63,395 |
| Education | The University of Chicago | 1 | $77,210 |
| Professional services | NIJC, NFP | 1 | $51,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Illinois over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Service Orientation
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
Social Perceptiveness
Technical
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- 02
Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- 03
Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
- 04
Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
- 05
Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
- 06
Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving complaints.
- 07
Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
- 08
Recruit, interview, and hire or sign up volunteers and staff.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+6.4%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Social and Community Service Managers in Illinois?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Illinois is $76,110.
- How does Illinois compare to the national median for Social and Community Service Managers?
- The Illinois median is -3.8% versus the BLS national figure of $79,134.
- What is the salary range for Social and Community Service Managers in Illinois?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $48,080 and the 90th-percentile at $118,330, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Social and Community Service Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.4% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Social and Community Service Managers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.