How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Illinois?
$38,060a year
Median yearly pay for home health and personal care aides in Illinois. That is $18.30 an hour or $3,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.30
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 134,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,200Median: $38,060Highest 10%: $42,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,200 | $16.44 | |
| 25th | $36,810 | $17.70 | |
| Median | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| 75th | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| 90th | $42,500 | $20.43 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $38,180 |
| Springfield, IL | $37,900 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,380 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,270 |
| Decatur, IL | $37,160 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,330 |
| Champaign, IL | $35,430 |
| St. Louis, MO | $34,490 |
| Davenport, IA | $34,370 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $33,940 |
| Paducah, KY | $33,290 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for home health and personal care aides.
| 13. Colorado | $38,540 |
| 14. Minnesota | $38,370 |
| 15. Hawaii | $38,110 |
| 16. Illinois | $38,060 |
| 17. Maryland | $38,040 |
| 18. South Dakota | $37,740 |
| 19. New Jersey | $37,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.30 ($38,060 a year).
Do home health and personal care aides make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $38,060 against $35,800 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for home health and personal care aide pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays home health and personal care aides the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $38,180 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.