Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,404/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,404 per week. This is 7% higher than the Illinois average of $2,248.
Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,404/week
Chicago, IL
10% higher than the US average.
$2,248/week
Illinois
4% higher than the US average.
$2,168/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
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Olympia Fields, Illinois
$2,373/week
This is equal to the Chicago average
Joliet, Illinois
$2,133/week
This is 11% lower than the Chicago average of $2,368.
Rockford, Illinois
$2,366/week
This is equal to the Chicago average
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
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Travel Contract
Labor and Delivery RN
- Chicago, IL
- Prime Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,463/week
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