How much does a Clinical Nurse Leader make in Chicago, IL? The average Clinical Nurse Leader salary in Chicago, IL is $131,793 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $119,214 and $145,657. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Clinical Nurse Leader?

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a relatively new nursing role that was developed in the United States to prepare highly skilled nurses focused on the improvement of quality and safety outcomes for patients or patient populations. The CNL is a registered nurse, with a Master of Science in Nursing who has completed advanced nursing coursework, including classes in pathophysiology, clinical assessment, finance management, epidemiology, healthcare systems leadership, clinical informatics, and pharmacology. CNLs are healthcare systems specialists that oversee patient care coordination, assess health...

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Safeguard Healthcare - Seattle , WA
In this role, you'll play a vital role in leading and overseeing a team of nurses, ensuring the ... Collaborate with clinical staff to develop and implement educational programs. * Demonstrate ...
ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago
Los Robles Regional Medical Center - Thousand Oaks , CA
We care like family Jump-start your career as a(an) Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Med Surg today ... Leadership or management experience, preferred. Certification applicable to clinical area ...
Adzuna - 2 days ago
Clinical Nurse II's may supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional staff of the unit ... leader or a charge nurse when assigned. 7. Participates in promoting a healthful, safe, and ...
JobGet - 7 days ago
Clinical support as needed * Leadership and HR functions: * PTO, Time cards, Staff Absences * Approve PTO requests for RNs and ensure calendars are appropriately labelled for coverage and teams
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Thinksoft Technologies LLC - Anchorage , AK
Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal ICU Position Type: Regular Full-Time Location ... Leadership responsibility
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital - Bowling Green , KY
... part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Now offering ... Do you want to work as a(an) Clinical Nurse Coordinator Telemetry where your passion for creating ...
Adzuna - 17 days ago
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Clinical Nurse Leader in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Nurse Leader in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Clinical Nurse Leader ranges from $119,214 to $145,657 with the average base salary of $131,793. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,406 to $145,930 with the average total cash compensation of $131,987.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $131,793 $119,214 - $145,657
Bonus $195 $192 - $273
Total Pay $131,987 $119,406 - $145,930
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,214 - $145,657 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,214 - $145,657 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,078 - $145,491 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,169 - $145,601 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,169 - $145,601 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,501 - $142,341 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Clinical Research Nurse Leader LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $87,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,100
JOB TITLE Unit Nurse Leader LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $117,530 MAXIMUM SALARY $142,120
JOB TITLE CCU Nurse Leader LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $106,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $150,300
JOB TITLE ER Nurse Leader LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $99,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,800
JOB TITLE OR Unit Nurse Leader LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $109,490 MAXIMUM SALARY $147,490
JOB TITLE Intensive Care Nurse Leader LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $118,500 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,900
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