Nurse Practitioner salary in Illinois
Nurse practitioners in Illinois earn a median $130,680 a year, 1% below the national median of $132,300. That ranks #30 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $94,262.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1171. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $130,680 | $10,890 | $5,026 | $62.83 |
| Average pay | $130,940 | $10,912 | $5,036 | $62.95 |
| Take-home (median) | $94,262 | $7,855 | $3,625 | $45.32 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $20,097 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $9,997 |
| Illinois income tax | $6,324 |
| Take-home | $94,262 |
Illinois's prices are 0% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $94,302 buys in an average-priced state. The Illinois minimum wage is $15.00; the median nurse practitioner earns 4.2 times that.
Nurse Practitioner pay in Illinois vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $130,680 | $94,262 | $94,302 |
| Indiana | $128,830 | $95,550 | $102,380 |
| Iowa | $130,160 | $95,936 | $109,314 |
| Kentucky | $122,870 | $91,065 | $101,005 |
| Missouri | $129,930 | $94,904 | $104,500 |
| Wisconsin | $131,980 | $95,860 | $101,876 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do nurse practitioners make in Illinois?
- The median salary is $130,680 a year ($62.83 an hour), and the average is $130,940, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do nurse practitioners take home in Illinois?
- About $94,262 a year after federal and Illinois taxes, or $3,625 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do nurse practitioners earn more in Illinois than the national average?
- Illinois ranks #30 of 51 for median pay, 1% below the U.S. median of $132,300. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #44.