Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Illinois: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 156 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings on yourjobs.com in Illinois between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 81% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $33.80 (n = 126 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $33.80 to $33.80. This page was built 20 October 2026.

77% of these postings are from Carle Health.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Illinois, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$33.80$70,304
Median advertised hourly rate$33.80$70,304
75th percentile$33.80$70,304
Highest advertised rate we recorded$48.00$99,840

Sample

Sample size for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Illinois, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026156
Postings that stated pay126 (81%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period97%
Postings with an employment type recorded40 (26%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded23%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded63%
Employers7
Cities28

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$48.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$38.00 to $48.00 per hour
Job title
LPN Private Duty
Employer
Maxim Healthcare Services
Location
Orland Park, Illinois
First seen
14 October 2026
Posting text
“…7am-7pm OR Friday through Monday 7pm-7am Salary: $38 - $48/ per hour Benefits: Health and Welfare: Medical/P…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses jobs in Illinois

Employers posting the most Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses jobs in Illinois
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Carle Health 120 $33.80 Open jobs
Maxim Healthcare Services 21 Open jobs
Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc 10 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings and advertised pay by month in Illinois
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 156 126 $33.80 $33.80 $33.80 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $54,620 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 09:49.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Illinois, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/lpn-lvn/illinois

Questions about Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Illinois

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Illinois?
The median advertised hourly rate for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Illinois was $33.80, based on 126 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $70,304 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 77% of these postings are from Carle Health.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Illinois?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Illinois was $48.00 per hour, on a posting titled "LPN Private Duty" from Maxim Healthcare Services in Orland Park, Illinois, first seen 14 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses jobs in Illinois?
The employers with the most Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings in Illinois between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Carle Health (120 postings), Maxim Healthcare Services (21 postings) and Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc (10 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings in Illinois state the pay?
81% of the 156 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings in Illinois between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (126 postings). Of those pay figures, 97% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.
What share of Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings in Illinois are full time?
Of the 40 postings (26%) that recorded an employment type, 23% were full time and 63% part time; 74% recorded none.