Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Illinois (2026)
Complete salary breakdown for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)s in Illinois, including experience levels, metro areas, and employer types.
Salary by Experience
Salary Range
Base$35,000
10th$23,400
25th$24,050
50th$26,000
75th$27,950
90th$28,600
Salaries by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $26,000 |
| Mid Career | $33,000 |
| Experienced | $40,000 |
Salary by City
| City | Metro Area | Median Salary | 90th Percentile | Cost of Living Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | 36500 | 47450 | 100 |
| Peoria | Peoria | Peoria | 34000 | 44200 | 100 |
| Springfield | Springfield | Springfield | 32000 | 41600 | 100 |