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).
490+ positions available
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
These 356 roles pay ~$156k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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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.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IL | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $137k | — | 5.4/10 | 1732 |
| California#1 | $164k | +$28k | 5.2/10 | 3351 |
| Alaska#2 | $154k | +$17k | 5.0/10 | 79 |
| Wisconsinborders | $135k | −$2k | 5.2/10 | 754 |
| Missouriborders | $130k | −$7k | 5.5/10 | 898 |
| Kentuckyborders | $127k | −$10k | 5.4/10 | 464 |
| Iowaborders | $126k | −$11k | 5.3/10 | 470 |
| Indianaborders | $123k | −$14k | 5.4/10 | 666 |
“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 5% 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. 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 Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group, Chestnut Health, Healthcare United, Allara, 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Illinois
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare60 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Advocate Health20 open roles here · WLB 40/100CVS Health19 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Healthcare United17 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Midwest Express Clinic15 open roles here · WLB 58/100
LifeStance Health14 open roles here · WLB 92/100
Brave Health13 open roles here · WLB 99/100
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois13 open roles here · WLB 14/100