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Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary in Illinois 2026
Statewide pay overview, hourly rate, top cities, estimated take-home pay, and city-level links for labor and delivery nurse roles in IL.
Statewide annual estimate
$86,100
$41.39/hr, $1,656/wk, $7,175/mo
State pay snapshot
Hourly
$41.39
Weekly
$1,656
Monthly
$7,175
Annual
$86,100
This is 5% above the national baseline of $82,000 per year for labor and delivery nurse.
Top paying cities in IL
| City | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $48.02 | $99,876 |
| Naperville, IL | $44.71 | $92,988 |
| Aurora, IL | $41.39 | $86,100 |
| Joliet, IL | $40.57 | $84,378 |
| Rockford, IL | $37.67 | $78,351 |
Estimated salary range
10th percentile
$61,992
$29.80/hr
25th percentile
$74,046
$35.60/hr
Median estimate
$86,100
$41.39/hr
75th percentile
$98,154
$47.19/hr
90th percentile
$113,652
$54.64/hr
Take-home pay and taxes
Estimated take-home pay for the statewide salary is about $62,896 per year, or $5,241 per month, using a simplified federal tax assumption and the stored Illinois state income tax rate. Use a city page calculator to adjust the salary input for a specific offer.
How to increase pay
- Compare offers across the highest-paying cities before accepting a role.
- Ask about shift differential, weekend differential, overtime rules, and call pay.
- Document specialty certifications, high-acuity experience, and unit leadership work.
- Compare total compensation, not only hourly rate: benefits and retirement match matter.
FAQ
How much does a Labor and Delivery Nurse make in Illinois?
The 2026 statewide estimate is $86,100 per year, or about $41.39 per hour, before taxes.
What are the top cities for Labor and Delivery Nurse salary in IL?
Among the cities in this model, Chicago, Naperville, Aurora currently show the highest local estimates for labor and delivery nurse pay.
Is Illinois above or below the national average?
Illinois is estimated to be 5% above the national baseline for labor and delivery nurse pay after the state cost-of-living adjustment.
Methodology
Last updated April 29, 2026. State estimates start with a national specialty salary baseline and apply the Illinois cost-of-living multiplier. City pages add local market multipliers. Estimates are for planning and comparison only.