PermanentPosted today
Chief Nursing Officer - Administration
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$180k–$200k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Elgin, IL
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Elgin area earn a median of $59.78 per hour, about $124,350 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $46.76 and $79.14. That ranks 77th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 103rd of 333 once local prices are factored in. 19 open roles with published pay are listed for Elgin and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Elgin.
- $59.78median pay per hour, Chicago
- $47–$79typical range per hour
- 15,760nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 19open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles near Elgin
Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
PermanentPosted today
Nurse Manager RN - Nurse Administration
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$96k–$140k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Clinical Nurse Supervisor - Wound Care
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$36.75–$55.70/ hour
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Registered Nurse RN Nurse Manager- Inpatient
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$96k–$140k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Nursing Supervisor (RN) - Full-time-Nights
Select Medical · Chicago, IL
$48.58–$64.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Nurse Manager - Emergency Services
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$88k–$119k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Nurse Manager - Psych Acute
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Aurora, IL
$88k–$128k/ year
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Registered Nurse - Risk Manager
Veterans Health Administration · Chicago, IL
$80k–$149k/ year
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Nursing Manager RN
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Des Plaines, IL
$88k–$119k/ year
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Nurse Manager - Cardiac Cath Lab
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Aurora, IL
$91k–$132k/ year
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Nursing Supervisor
US Oncology Network · Crystal Lake, IL
$91k–$96k/ year
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Chief Nursing Officer
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$200k–$250k/ year
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring nurse manager & leaderships near Elgin
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 14 | $52.31 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $56.29 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $55.15 |
| US Oncology Network | 1 | $44.95 |
| Advocate Health | 1 | $51.38 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 1 | $57.48 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Elgin, IL
The metro median is 9% above the Illinois statewide median of $54.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 15,760 medical and health services managers employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.60 | $78,210 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $46.76 | $97,260 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $59.78 | $124,350 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $79.14 | $164,610 | 40% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $107.11 | $222,790 | 89% above U.S. median |
How Elgin ranks
- 77th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 103rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Elgin
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $59.78 median hour buys what $57.71 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Elgin paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,152
- Per year: $107,604
- Per month: $8,967
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Elgin
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $195 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,009 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,117 |
Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Elgin
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Elgin, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin Elgin, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Elgin Mental Health Center Elgin, IL | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Kane County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Kane County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 9 mi | $59.78/hr | 50,920 |
| Schaumburg, IL | 12 mi | $59.78/hr | 77,099 |
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License and tax basics in Illinois
Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Illinois board for a license by endorsement before working here.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Elgin, IL?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $59.78 per hour, about $124,350 a year. The middle half earn between $46.76 and $79.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Elgin a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 103rd of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 77th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Elgin?
We list 19 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Elgin.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Elgin as a nurse manager & leadership?
Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Illinois board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Elgin in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Kane County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Elgin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Elgin is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Elgin?
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Your Nurse Leader pay reportElgin, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- OSF Healthcare SystemRockford, IL · 2 postings$84.55/ hr$46–$132
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationChicago, IL · 14 postings$52.31/ hr$37–$120
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 10 postings$51.97/ hr$42–$72
- US Oncology NetworkCrystal Lake, IL · 2 postings$49.52/ hr$44–$60
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$41Median$51.97High$67
33 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Illinois, 27 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 33 Nurse Leader roles
- Chief Nursing Officer - AdministrationPermanent$180k–$200k/ year
- Nurse Manager RN - Nurse AdministrationPermanent$96k–$140k/ year
+ 31 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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