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Licensed practical nurse salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$34.48
same
as national average
Average $34.48
Low $26.23
High $45.31

The average salary for a licensed practical nurse is $34.48 per hour in Chicago, IL and $8,062 overtime per year.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Licensed Practical Nurse job openings in Chicago, IL

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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN -...
SAINT MARY OF NAZARETH HOSPITAL3.4out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$31 - $40 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Licensed Practical Nurse in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Bowes In Home Care
 
$176,800per year
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Gardaworld Federal
 
$124,800per year
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Symphony of Morgan Park
 
$117,520per year
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Signature Staffing
 
$114,400per year
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DataAnnotation
 
$114,400per year
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AllShifts
 
$98,945per year
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Highest paying cities for Licensed Practical Nurses near Chicago, IL

  1. Ottawa, IL
    $38.04 per hour
  2. Joliet, IL
    $34.72 per hour
  3. Lincoln, IL
    $34.60 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $34.48 per hour
  5. Belleville, IL
    $34.32 per hour

Where can a Licensed Practical Nurse earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Licensed Practical Nurse get paid in Chicago, IL?

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Job openings
Average $27.63 per hour