Nurse Practitioner salary in Illinois
A nurse practitioner in Illinois earns an estimated $132,050 a year ($63.49/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $112,030 and $140,870. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Nurse Practitioner — Illinois
EstimatedMedian annual pay
$132,050
At nationalHourly
$63.49/hr
- Typical range
- $112,030–$140,870
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $169,030
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $94,530
- Newer nurses
Nurse Practitioner pay by city in Illinois
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $136,010 | $65.39 |
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby-paying states
How Illinois compares to states with similar nurse practitioner pay.
Other nursing roles in Illinois
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects nurse practitioner pay in Illinois
Pay near the national median; large Chicago market. For a nurse practitioner specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Illinois figure adjusts the national RN average of $132,050 for local pay levels — a factor of 1.00× (about even with the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Illinois wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Illinois, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Illinois make this page more precise over time.
Nurse Practitioner salary in Illinois — FAQ
- How much does a nurse practitioner make in Illinois?
- A nurse practitioner in Illinois earns an estimated $132,050 a year — about $63.49 an hour, with most between $112,030 and $140,870. That's roughly in line with the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Illinois's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Illinois a good state for nurse practitioners?
- For pay, Illinois sits roughly in line with the national average for nurse practitioners. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $132,050 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Illinois pays nurse practitioners the most?
- Among Illinois metros we track, Chicago tends to have the highest estimated pay for nurse practitioners, at roughly $136,010 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Illinois nurse practitioner pay compare to the national average?
- The national figure for a nurse practitioner is about $132,050 a year, versus an estimated $132,050 in Illinois — roughly in line with the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate based on national nurse pay and local cost of living. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Illinois figures for SOC 29-1171 are modeled by applying a state wage index of 1.00 to the BLS national median. Import official OEWS state files to replace with verified figures.
Source year 2024. Last reviewed June 1, 2025. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national nurse practitioner pay adjusted for Illinois. Last reviewed June 1, 2025.