Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salary in Illinois

How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC make in Illinois?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC in Illinois is $61,758 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,323
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,815 to $67,812
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,224
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $67,812 $5,651 $1,304 $33
Average $61,758 $5,147 $1,188 $30
25th Percentile $57,815 $4,818 $1,112 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salaries

A Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,463
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,758
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,210
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,740
  • Expert (over 8 years): $64,921
Levels Salary
Entry Level Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC$60,463
Intermediate Level Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC$60,758
Senior Level Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC$62,210
Specialist Level Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC$64,740
Expert Level Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC$64,921
$60,463 0 yr
$60,758 < 2 yrs
$62,210 2-4 yrs
$64,740 5-8 yrs
$64,921 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTCs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Effingham: $54,282
  • Saint Peter: $56,651
  • Salem: $58,056

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$57,815
Average $61,758/year
$67,812
$4,818
Average $5,147/month
$5,651
$1,112
Average $1,188/week
$1,304
$28
Average $30/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $67,812 $5,651 $1,304 $33
Average $61,758 $5,147 $1,188 $30
25th Percentile $57,815 $4,818 $1,112 $28

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