Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Illinois?

The highest paying employer in Illinois for Nursing Home Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $51/hr. This is 9% higher than the average pay for Nursing Home Nurse roles in Illinois.

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

Belleville is currently the highest paying city in Illinois for Nursing Home Nurse jobs, paying up to $58/hr. This is 8% higher than the average pay for Nursing Home 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 Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$46.37/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Illinois is $46.37 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $47.95.

Last updated on June 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$46.37/hour

Illinois

3% lower than the US average.

$47.95/hour

United States

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

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

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Minnesota	$56	$59
Kansas	$48	$59
Ohio	$46	$51
Michigan	$45	$48
Kentucky	$42	$46

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Illinois?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$51	$53

Last updated on June 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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