LPN salary in Illinois
LPNs in Illinois earn a median $75,000 a year, 16% above the national median of $64,400. That ranks #12 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $58,025.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-2061. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $75,000 | $6,250 | $2,885 | $36.06 |
| Average pay | $73,430 | $6,119 | $2,824 | $35.30 |
| Take-home (median) | $58,025 | $4,835 | $2,232 | $27.90 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $7,670 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $5,738 |
| Illinois income tax | $3,568 |
| Take-home | $58,025 |
Illinois's prices are 0% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $58,049 buys in an average-priced state. The Illinois minimum wage is $15.00; the median LPN earns 2.4 times that.
LPN pay in Illinois vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $75,000 | $58,025 | $58,049 |
| Indiana | $65,720 | $53,077 | $56,871 |
| Iowa | $62,630 | $50,775 | $57,855 |
| Kentucky | $60,460 | $48,761 | $54,083 |
| Missouri | $61,530 | $49,665 | $54,687 |
| Wisconsin | $63,760 | $51,387 | $54,612 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do lpns make in Illinois?
- The median salary is $75,000 a year ($36.06 an hour), and the average is $73,430, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do lpns take home in Illinois?
- About $58,025 a year after federal and Illinois taxes, or $2,232 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do lpns earn more in Illinois than the national average?
- Illinois ranks #12 of 51 for median pay, 16% above the U.S. median of $64,400. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #8.