Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Illinois
What home health and personal care aides earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,060$18.30 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$36,810 – $38,700Top 10%: $42,500+
Jobs134,1000.79× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,180 | $18.36 | 108,520 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $34,490 | $16.58 | 44,200 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,400 | $17.50 | 3,800 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,540 | $17.57 | 3,240 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,720 | $17.65 | 3,130 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,330 | $17.47 | 2,590 |
| Springfield, IL | $37,900 | $18.22 | 2,290 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $34,370 | $16.52 | 2,280 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,270 | $17.92 | 2,000 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $33,940 | $16.32 | 1,540 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $37,420 | $17.99 | 1,360 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 | $15.00 | 1,060 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $35,430 | $17.04 | 900 |
| Decatur, IL | $37,160 | $17.87 | 780 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $33,290 | $16.01 | 730 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,380 | $17.97 | 590 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Maine · $38,580 Colorado · $38,540 Minnesota · $38,370 Hawaii · $38,110 Maryland · $38,040 South Dakota · $37,740
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200 Nurse Practitioners · $130,680
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Illinois?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Illinois earned a median of $38,060 a year ($18.30 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $36,810 to $38,700.
Where in Illinois do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $38,180.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.