Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois

Q: What cities in Illinois pay the most for Correctional Nurses?

Alton is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Correctional Nurse jobs, paying up to $47/hr. This is 4% lower than the average pay for Correctional Nurse roles in Illinois. Other top paying cities include Lake Forest, paying up to $50/hr, Proviso, paying up to $50/hr, and Evanston, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Correctional Nurse Salary

$46.34/hour

The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Illinois is $46.34 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $54.49.

Last updated on March 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Correctional Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$46.34/hour

Illinois

18% lower than the US average.

$54.49/hour

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Correctional Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Evanston, Illinois	$37	$50
Highland Park, Illinois	$37	$50
Bolingbrook, Illinois	$37	$50

Last updated on March 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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