Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$50.25/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Chicago, IL is $50.25 per hour. This is 8% lower than the Illinois average of $54.03.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$50.25/hour

Chicago, IL

8% higher than the US average.

$54.03/hour

Illinois

15% higher than the US average.

$46.03/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Grand Rapids, Michigan

$33/hour

This is 53% lower than the Chicago average of $50.25.

Terre Haute, Indiana

$32/hour

This is 59% lower than the Chicago average of $50.25.

Belleville, Illinois

$50/hour

This is equal to the Chicago average

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Belleville, Illinois pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Chicago, Illinois ($50) and Evanston, Illinois ($37). Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour, roughly in line with Belleville, Illinois.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Belleville, Illinois	$50	$58
Chicago, Illinois	$50	$52
Evanston, Illinois	$37	$50
Highland Park, Illinois	$37	$50

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Chicago?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$51	$51

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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