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Licensed practical nurse salary in Illinois

How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Illinois?

Average base salary

$33.95
same
as national average
Average $33.95
Low $27.66
High $41.66

The average salary for a licensed practical nurse is $33.95 per hour in Illinois and $8,062 overtime per year.15k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 19, 2026).

Licensed Practical Nurse job openings in Illinois

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LPN Hospital, JBH Adult Inpati...
Mercyhealth3.1out of 5 stars.
Rockford, IL
$23.18 - $37.10 an hour
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DataAnnotation
 
$161,200per year
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National Care Advisors
 
$156,000per year
Gardaworld Federal
 
$124,800per year
Atlas Medstaff
 
$122,902per year
RTTEMPS
 
$121,160per year
Midwestern Career College
 
$120,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Licensed Practical Nurses near Illinois

  1. Ottawa, IL
    $37.40 per hour
  2. Bloomington, IL
    $35.23 per hour
  3. Lincoln, IL
    $35.19 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $34.97 per hour
  5. Joliet, IL
    $34.55 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Licensed Practical Nurse

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse is $33.95 per hour in Illinois. This figure is based on 15k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 19, 2026.

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Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Illinois typically range between a low of $27.66 and a high of $41.66 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois include Ottawa, IL at $37.40 per hour, Bloomington, IL at $35.23 per hour, and Lincoln, IL at $35.19 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois include DataAnnotation ($161,200 per year) and National Care Advisors ($156,000 per year).

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