Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,631/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,631 per week. This is 18% higher than the US average of $2,166.

Last updated on July 5, 2026. Based on 31 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,631/week

Chicago, IL

18% higher than the US average.

$2,166/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Illinois

$1,744/week

This is 31% lower than the Chicago average of $2,288.

Joliet, Illinois

$2,031/week

This is 13% lower than the Chicago average of $2,288.

Kenosha, Wisconsin

$2,353/week

This is 3% higher than the Chicago average of $2,288.

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