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Nurse salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Nurse make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$40.33
8%
above national average
Average $40.33
Low $29.87
High $54.45

The average salary for a nurse is $40.33 per hour in Chicago, IL and $10,000 overtime per year.132 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Nurse job openings in Chicago, IL

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Nurse Specialist
Cedarhurst Senior Living3.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Nurse in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Triage Staffing
 
$154,655per year
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The University of Chicago
 
$145,600per year
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El Clasificado
 
$126,422per year
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MedPro Healthcare Staffing
 
$123,422per year
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Insight Global
 
$122,200per year
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Kindred Hospitals
 
$118,588per year
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Highest paying cities for Nurses near Chicago, IL

  1. Springfield, IL
    $54.70 per hour
  2. Crystal Lake, IL
    $43.22 per hour
  3. Chicago, IL
    $40.33 per hour
  4. Rockford, IL
    $39.39 per hour
  5. Naperville, IL
    $35.40 per hour

Where can a Nurse earn more?

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

Senior Nurse

Job openings
Average $66.43 per hour