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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Illinois (2026)
$62.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,117/year ($7,843/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $102,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $113,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $142,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,270 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $130,680 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 $94,117 — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
| Gross (median) | $130,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,097 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,997 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$6,469 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,117 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,843 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Illinois?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Illinois is $130,680 per year ($62.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $113,320 and $142,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $130,680, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $94,117 per year ($7,843 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 9,270 Nurse Practitioner 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.