IL · Hoffman Estates · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Hoffman Estates, IL

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Hoffman Estates area is $59.78 per hour ($124,350 a year), with the typical range running from $46.76 to $79.14. 19 open roles with published pay are listed for Hoffman Estates and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates. The free report below lists employers near Hoffman Estates and what they pay.

Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles near Hoffman Estates

Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Nursing Manager RN

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Des Plaines, IL

$88k–$119k/ year
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 283973
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

Nursing Supervisor

US Oncology Network · Crystal Lake, IL

$91k–$96k/ year
  • Illinois Cancer Specialists Careers - US
  • Req 43439
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Chief Nursing Officer

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL

$200k–$250k/ year
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 283623
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships near Hoffman Estates

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation14$52.31
Select Medical1$56.29
Veterans Health Administration1$55.15
US Oncology Network1$44.95
Advocate Health1$51.38
Acadia Healthcare1$57.48

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Hoffman Estates, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.60$78,21034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.76$97,26018% below U.S. median
Median$59.78$124,3505% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$79.14$164,61040% above U.S. median
Top 10%$107.11$222,79089% above U.S. median

How Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates

  • 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates

ItemFederal 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 Hoffman Estates

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp
Hoffman Estates, IL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Schaumburg, IL4 mi$59.78/hr77,099
Palatine, IL6 mi$59.78/hr65,951

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Illinois · Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs nationwide

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.

Illinois state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Hoffman Estates

Hoffman Estates city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates?

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 Hoffman Estates.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hoffman Estates 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.

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Your Nurse Leader pay reportHoffman Estates, 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

  1. Chief Nursing Officer - AdministrationPermanent
    $180k–$200k/ year
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL · posted today
  2. Nurse Manager RN - Nurse AdministrationPermanent
    $96k–$140k/ year
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL · posted today

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