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Pediatric Nurse Salary in Illinois 2026
Statewide pay overview, hourly rate, metro comparison, estimated take-home pay, and offer context for pediatric nurse roles in IL.
Compare the statewide pediatric nurse estimate with Chicago and other Illinois cities, then weigh take-home pay, shift differentials, benefits, commute, and pediatric unit requirements.
Statewide annual estimate
$81,900
$39.38/hr, $1,575/wk, $6,825/mo
State pay snapshot
Hourly
$39.38
Weekly
$1,575
Monthly
$6,825
Annual
$81,900
This is 5% above the national baseline of $78,000 per year for pediatric nurse.
Quick answer for IL salary searches
In Illinois, the estimated 2026 pediatric nurse salary is $81,900 per year, or $39.38 per hour, before taxes. The highest published metro comparison currently listed is Chicago, IL.
The simplified statewide take-home estimate is about $4,986 per month. Compare that number with the BLS wage percentiles below, city pay, shift differential, benefits, commute, and overtime rules before treating a statewide average as a real offer.
Compare key IL city salaries
Use these city calculators to compare hourly pay, annual pay, and estimated take-home context before weighing a local offer in Illinois.
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Top paying cities in IL
| City | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $45.68 | $95,004 |
| Naperville, IL | $42.53 | $88,452 |
| Aurora, IL | $39.38 | $81,900 |
| Joliet, IL | $38.59 | $80,262 |
| Rockford, IL | $35.83 | $74,529 |
City salary calculators in IL
Use these city pages to compare local hourly pay, annual pay, take-home context, and nearby markets before evaluating an offer.
Estimated salary range
10th percentile
$58,968
$28.35/hr
25th percentile
$70,434
$33.86/hr
Median estimate
$81,900
$39.38/hr
75th percentile
$93,366
$44.89/hr
90th percentile
$108,108
$51.98/hr
Take-home pay and taxes
Estimated take-home pay for the statewide salary is about $59,828 per year, or $4,986 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.
2026 Illinois pay update
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Get the pediatric nurse pay guide for Illinois, including hourly pay, annual salary, take-home context, and offer-comparison notes.
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.
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FAQ
How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Illinois?
The 2026 statewide estimate is $81,900 per year, or about $39.38 per hour, before taxes.
What is the hourly pay for Pediatric Nurse roles in IL?
The statewide hourly estimate is $39.38 before taxes. City pages can be higher or lower after local market and cost-of-living adjustments.
What are the top cities for Pediatric Nurse salary in IL?
Chicago, Naperville, Aurora currently show the highest published local comparisons for pediatric nurse pay on TrueNursePay.
Is Illinois above or below the national average?
Illinois is 5% above the national baseline for this specialty after the state cost-of-living adjustment.
Which Illinois page should I check next?
Start with Chicago because these city calculators give useful local context before comparing a specific offer.
Methodology
Last updated August 10, 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.