Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Home Health Aide jobs in Chicago, IL

108,520 home health aides employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $18.36/hour ($38,180/year) median · 7% above the national median.

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The median home health aide salary in Chicago, IL is $18.36/hour ($38,180/year), with a typical range of $37,160 to $38,750 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Home Health Aide pay in Chicago, IL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Chicago metro. Half of Home Health Aides earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $37,160 $38,180 $38,750
25th$37,160 Median$38,180 75th$38,750 vs US7% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (SOC 31-1120, Home Health Aide). Full Home Health Aide salary guide →

What is a Home Health Aide salary in Chicago?

The median home health aide salary in Chicago, IL is $18.36/hour ($38,180/year), with a typical range of $37,160 to $38,750 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 108,520 home health aides employed in the Chicago metro area.

Home Health Aide pay bands in Chicago by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Home Health Aide

Typical staff band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$36,461–$44,746
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Home Health Aide

Typical mid level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$31,307–$45,434
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Home Health Aide

Typical senior band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$34,743–$45,434
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Home Health Aide

Typical mid level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$33,598–$47,495
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Home Health Aide

Typical mid level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$33,598–$46,121
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Home Health Aide Career Ladder — Chicago Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Chicago’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Home Health Aide0–2 yrs$27,489
  2. Mid Home Health Aide2–5 yrs$36,271
  3. Senior Home Health Aide5–8 yrs$45,816
  4. Staff Home Health Aide8–12 yrs$55,361
  5. Lead Home Health Aide12+ yrs$64,906

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 31-1120, Home Health Aide).

Employers in the Home Health Aide hiring market in Chicago

  • CommonSpirit
  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet
  • HCA Healthcare

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Chicago post Home Health Aide jobs

Employers in the Chicago metro typically post Home Health Aide roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Home Health Aide in Chicago, IL — Common Questions

How much does a Home Health Aide earn in Chicago, IL?
Median $18.36/hour ($38,180/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $37,160–$38,750. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Home Health Aide jobs are there in Chicago?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 108,520 Home Health Aide roles employed in the Chicago metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Chicago employers use for Home Health Aide?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Home Health Aide jobs for me?
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