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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Illinois (2026)
$36.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,880/year ($4,823/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,440 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $75,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,880 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,670 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,738 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,713 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,880 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,823 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Illinois?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Illinois is $75,000 per year ($36.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,580 and $79,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $75,000, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $57,880 per year ($4,823 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 17,440 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.