How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Kankakee?
$37,380a year
Median yearly pay for home health and personal care aides in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $17.97 an hour or $3,115 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.97
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,380Highest 10%: $44,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,300 | $16.49 | |
| Median | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 75th | $39,580 | $19.03 | |
| 90th | $44,140 | $21.22 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for home health and personal care aides.
| Chicago, IL | $38,180 |
| Springfield, IL | $37,900 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dental Assistant | $45,610 |
| Phlebotomist | $40,230 |
| Medical Assistant | $38,440 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $17.97 ($37,380 a year).
Do home health and personal care aides make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $37,380 against $35,800 nationally, 4% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $38,060, so Kankakee pays 2% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for home health and personal care aide pay?
78 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a home health and personal care aide make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,140 or more.
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.