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May 2025 BLS data · live take-home
Registered Nurses Salary in Illinois
The median annual salary for registered nurses in Illinois is $95,990, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.
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Salary breakdown
Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.
Take-home per check
2026 rates · biweekly
Gross pay (per check)$3,692
Federal income tax-$473
Social Security-$229
Medicare-$54
State income tax (IL)-$177
Net take-home$2,760
Annual net: $71,752Effective rate: 25.3%
Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Illinois state rules; local taxes excluded.
Registered Nurses pay across Illinois scenarios
The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Illinois earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Illinois paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.
Official Illinois wage range
These are published annual BLS thresholds, not entry-level and maximum salaries. Employer, experience, specialty and metro area can materially change an offer.
| P10 | P25 | P50 median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $69,170 | $80,020 | $95,990 | $105,960 | $118,190 |
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BLS estimated state employment
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Illinois?
The median annual salary for registered nurses in Illinois is $95,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,760 per biweekly check.
How much does a registered nurses take home in Illinois after taxes?
On the median salary of $95,990, a single filer in Illinois takes home approximately $2,760 every two weeks ($3,692 gross). The effective tax rate is 25.3%.
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Continue this comparison
Compare registered nurses across all states, use the interactive Salary Explorer, review the Annual Salary Power Report, or open the Illinois paycheck calculator. Read the RN Paycheck Atlas research report.