PermanentPosted today
Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - IL Licensed
One Medical · Chicago, IL
$59.10–$65.50/ hour
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Nurse Practitioner jobs in Chicago, IL
Pay for nurse practitioners in the Chicago area centers on $63.31 per hour, or about $131,690 a year. The lower quarter earns under $55.07 and the upper quarter over $67.79. The CMS hospital directory lists 33 hospitals in Chicago. That ranks 93rd of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 264th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Chicago and what they pay.
- $63.31median pay per hour, Chicago
- $55–$68typical range per hour
- 6,930nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay
Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Chicago
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Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care PRN
AccentCare · Chicago, IL
$50.00–$62.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Gastroenterology NP/PA - Hospitalist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$125k–$140k/ year
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Support
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$120k–$140k/ year
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health · Chicago, IL
$67k–$74k/ year
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Nurse Practitioner – Rheumatology
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$120k–$130k/ year
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Primary Care -Nurse Practitioner-St Mary of Nazareth-Chicago
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$110k–$125k/ year
More open Nurse Practitioner roles in Chicago
3 more open roles from employers in Chicago. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
NP Neurology
Ascension Health · Chicago, IL
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Nurse Practitioner [Spanish Required]
CVS Health · Chicago, IL
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Nurse Practitioner -FT Primary Care Weekends
CVS Health · Chicago, IL
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Named employers near Chicago, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring nurse practitioners near Chicago
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 4 | $61.30 |
| One Medical | 1 | $62.30 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $56 |
| Premise Health | 1 | $33.89 |
Nurse Practitioner pay in Chicago, IL
The metro median is 2% above the Illinois statewide median of $61.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 6,930 nurse practitioners employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.72 | $103,420 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $55.07 | $114,550 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $63.31 | $131,690 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $67.79 | $141,000 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.75 | $165,880 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Chicago ranks
- 93rd of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 264th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Chicago
- 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 $63.31 median hour buys what $61.11 buys at the national price level, 2% below 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 Chicago paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,279
- Per year: $113,958
- Per month: $9,496
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 Chicago
| 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 practitioner 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 Chicago
CMS lists 33 hospitals in Chicago, 6 of the 22 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Jesse Brown Va Medical Center - Va Chicago Healthcare System Chicago, IL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The University Of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics Chicago, IL | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Presence Saints Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Hospital Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Cook County
HRSA lists 73 active primary care shortage designations that include Cook County (5 geographic, 37 population-group, 31 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero, IL | 4 mi | $63.31/hr | 82,090 |
| Berwyn, IL | 5 mi | $63.31/hr | 55,152 |
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Illinois · Nurse Practitioner 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.
Other healthcare roles in Chicago
Chicago city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Chicago, IL?
Nurse Practitioners in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $63.31 per hour, about $131,690 a year. The middle half earn between $55.07 and $67.79 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chicago a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 264th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 93rd of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Chicago?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in Chicago. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chicago.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Chicago as a nurse practitioner?
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 Chicago in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 73 active primary care shortage designations that include Cook 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 Chicago?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chicago 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 practitioners in Chicago?
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Your NP pay reportChicago, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationChicago, IL · 6 postings$62.50/ hr$53–$67
- Advocate HealthElgin, IL · 2 postings$68.62/ hr$55–$82
- Veterans Health AdministrationSterling, IL · 2 postings$66.97/ hr$54–$81
- Premise HealthMt. Sterling, IL · 4 postings$63.47/ hr$32–$75
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$41Median$56.25High$70
34 NP postings with published pay in Illinois, 26 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 34 NP roles
- Addiction Recovery Services - Psychiatric Mental Health - Nurse PractitionerPermanent$60.72–$78.94/ hour
- Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - IL LicensedPermanent$59.10–$65.50/ hour
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