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Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Illinois

Across 490 live Nurse Practitioner listings in Illinois, median advertised pay is $156K (75th percentile $166K), based on the 356 that state a salary; Illinois ranks 22nd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (60), Advocate Health (20), CVS Health (19).

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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 24, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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490 jobs

These 356 roles pay ~$156k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare logo

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failu

Northwestern Memorial HealthcareChicago, IL

Nurse Practitioner
$61-$79.67 per hour
16h ago
No Nights
Brave Health logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Remote)

Brave HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Nurse Practitioner
$125,000-$135,000
18h ago
No CallNo Weekends
Brave Health logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Remote)

Brave HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Nurse Practitioner
$125,000-$135,000
18h ago
No CallNo Weekends
Brave Health logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Remote)

Brave HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Nurse Practitioner
$125,000-$135,000
18h ago
No CallNo Weekends
Brave Health logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Remote)

Brave HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Nurse Practitioner
$125,000-$135,000
18h ago
No CallNo Weekends
Brave Health logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Remote)

Brave HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Nurse Practitioner
$125,000-$135,000
18h ago
No CallNo Weekends
Brave Health logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Remote)

Brave HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Nurse Practitioner
$125,000-$135,000
18h ago
No CallNo Weekends
Advocate Health logo

Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, Cardiology, Oak Lawn - Full Time

Advocate HealthOak Lawn, IL

Nurse Practitioner
$54.9-$82.35 per hour
Yesterday
No Call
WellNow Urgent Care logo

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

WellNow Urgent CareEmployer score · SilverO'Fallon, IL

Nurse Practitioner
$85 per hour
Yesterday
No Call
Alpharus Health logo

Nurse Practitioner (NP or APRN)

Alpharus HealthLake Villa, IL

Nurse Practitioner
$95,000-$140,000
2d ago
No Weekends
WellNow Urgent Care logo

Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - $20,000 Sign On Bonus

WellNow Urgent CareEmployer score · SilverFreeport, IL

Nurse Practitioner
$80 per hour
2d ago
No Call
Rinvio Recruitment logo

Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiothoracic Surgery

Rinvio RecruitmentPalos Heights, IL

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
2d ago
No Call
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System logo

PHP/IOP PMHNP | Chicago suburbs | Full Time, W2

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare SystemStreamwood, IL

Nurse Practitioner
$145,000-$170,000
4d ago
No CallNo Weekends
Harmony Cares logo

Advance Practice Provider (NP /PA) Value-based Primary Care

Harmony CaresEmployer score · SilverChicago, IL

Nurse Practitioner
$120,000-$150,000
6d ago
No Weekends
Meadows of Wickenburg logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Part-time - Downers Grove

Meadows of WickenburgDowners Grove, IL

No Weekends

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Nurse Practitioner Pay in Illinois: Live Market and State Comparison

Live nurse practitioner listings in Illinois today, then Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
490
Live median
$156k
75th $166k · n=356
12-mo median
$137k
Pay rank
#22 of 51
Work-life
5.4/10 · #24
12-mo postings
1,732

Nurse Practitioner pay in Illinois sits level with the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $164k.

Nurse Practitioner median pay and work-life-balance score, Illinois compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs ILWLBPostings (12 mo)
Illinois (this page)$137k—5.4/101732
California#1$164k+$28k5.2/103351
Alaska#2$154k+$17k5.0/1079
Wisconsinborders$135k−$2k5.2/10754
Missouriborders$130k−$7k5.5/10898
Kentuckyborders$127k−$10k5.4/10464
Iowaborders$126k−$11k5.3/10470
Indianaborders$123k−$14k5.4/10666

“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 24, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (60), Advocate Health (20), CVS Health (19)
Sign-on & loan repayment:
24% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 18% offer loan repayment (share of 494 active Illinois Nurse Practitioner listings)
Top-rated employers hiring:
Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Nurse Practitioner jobs in Illinois.

How much do nurse practitioners earn in Illinois?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of nurse practitioners. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid nurse practitioner jobs available?

Yes — about 30% of current nurse practitioners listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which nurse practitioner jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every nurse practitioner role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 65% with no on-call and 60% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Illinois right now?

Employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner roles include Brave Health, Advocate Health, WellNow Urgent Care, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 490 nurse practitioners positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.