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Registered Nurse Salary in Illinois (2026)
$46.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,607/year ($5,967/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $69,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 138,910 Registered Nurse jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Registered Nurse salary of $95,990 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 $71,607 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $95,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,288 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,343 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$4,752 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,607 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,967 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Illinois?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Illinois is $95,990 per year ($46.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,020 and $105,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $95,990, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $71,607 per year ($5,967 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 138,910 Registered 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.