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Caregiver pay in Illinois
Home health and personal care aides in Illinois earn a median $18.30 an hour — 6% above the U.S. median. CNAs earn $22.10. Illinois ranks 16 of 51 for aide pay.
Home health & personal care aides
$18.30 / hour median
Most earn $16.44–$20.43. 134,100 people work in this role in Illinois.
6% above the U.S. median ($17.21)Nursing assistants (CNAs)
$22.10 / hour median
Most earn $18.07–$25.99. 68,640 people work in this role in Illinois.
9% above the U.S. median ($20.32)What this means for your job posts in Illinois
- Pay $18.30 an hour and you're in the middle of the market — half of aides in Illinois earn more.
- Pay $20.43 or more and you're in the top 10% for aide pay, which makes your post stand out.
- Below $16.44, nine in ten aides in Illinois already earn more — expect very few applicants.
- CNAs earn a median $22.10 here, $3.80 more than aides. If you need certified staff, budget for the difference.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (bls.gov/oes). “Home health & personal care aides” is the federal category that covers most in-home caregivers. Figures include all employers, not only home-care agencies, and are hourly wages before benefits. Wages may have risen since May 2025 — always check your current state and city minimum wage.
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Caregiver pay in Illinois: common questions
How much do caregivers make in Illinois?
Home health and personal care aides in Illinois earned a median $18.30 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $16.44 and $20.43.
How much do CNAs make in Illinois?
Nursing assistants (CNAs) in Illinois earned a median $22.10 an hour, with most between $18.07 and $25.99.
Is caregiver pay in Illinois above the national average?
Median aide pay in Illinois is 6% above the U.S. median of $17.21, ranking 16 of 51 (the 50 states and DC).
How many caregivers work in Illinois?
About 134,100 home health and personal care aides and 68,640 nursing assistants were employed in Illinois in May 2025.
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