NP Salary in Illinois
Open nurse practitioner roles in Illinois, the state's practice rules, and how pay data is published here.
Median posted pay
Not published
One employer posts 3 of 6. A median is published when none exceeds 40%
Open NP roles
48
From 10 employers in IL
National median wage
$132,300
BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025
Licensure
Practicing in Illinois
Illinois practice environment
AANP classifies Illinois as a reduced practice state. Illinois requires NPs to have a written collaborative agreement until they obtain full practice authority, except when they practice under clinical privileges in a hospital, hospital affiliate or ambulatory surgical treatment center. Full practice authority requires a notarized attestation of at least 4,000 hours of clinical experience after first attaining national certification and at least 250 hours of continuing education or training. Illinois is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (verified against the NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026). Licensure applications run through the Illinois Board of Nursing.
Where the roles are
Employers and cities hiring in Illinois
Employers hiring in Illinois
The employers with the most open NP roles in Illinois right now are Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (30 roles), One Medical (5) and Geode Health (3). 7 other employers account for the remaining 10 postings.
- Northwestern Memorial Healthcare30 listings
- One Medical5 listings
- Geode Health3 listings
- BlueSky Telepsych2 listings
- LifeStance Health2 listings
- Pinnacle Coordinated Wellness2 listings
- Advocate Health1 listing
- Compass Health Center1 listing
| City | Open roles | Posted median |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 19 | Not published |
| Winfield | 5 | Not published |
| Huntley | 3 | Not published |
| Lake Forest | 3 | Not published |
| McHenry | 3 | Not published |
| Peoria | 2 | Not published |
| Warrenville | 2 | Not published |
| Bloomington | 1 | Not published |
| Bolingbrook | 1 | Not published |
| Geneva | 1 | Not published |
Open roles
What employers are hiring for in Illinois
Illinois listing mix
48 open roles from 10 employers. 4 remote, 7 hybrid, 37 on site. 39 were added in the last 30 days. The newest was posted on October 22, 2026. 2 are marked open to new graduates.
Nearby
States near Illinois
| State | AANP classification | Compact status | Open NP roles | Posted median | License guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 2 | Not published | Read guide |
| Indiana | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 14 | Not published | Read guide |
| Kentucky | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 4 | Not published | Read guide |
| Missouri | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 9 | Not published | Read guide |
| Iowa | Full Practice | Compact State | 1 | Not published | Read guide |
Questions
NP salary in Illinois: FAQ
What is the median NP salary in Illinois?
6 postings in Illinois disclose annual pay across 4 employers, but one employer accounts for 3 of them. A median appears once no single employer contributes more than 40% of the postings behind it. The national median for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
How many NP jobs are open in Illinois?
Illinois has 48 open NP roles from 10 employers on NP Hiring, 14 postings of which state an annual salary.
Does Illinois give nurse practitioners full practice authority?
AANP classifies Illinois as a reduced practice state. Illinois requires NPs to have a written collaborative agreement until they obtain full practice authority, except when they practice under clinical privileges in a hospital, hospital affiliate or ambulatory surgical treatment center. Full practice authority requires a notarized attestation of at least 4,000 hours of clinical experience after first attaining national certification and at least 250 hours of continuing education or training.
Is Illinois part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Illinois is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, verified against the NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026.
Which employers have the most open NP roles in Illinois?
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (30), One Medical (5) and Geode Health (3).
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