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Travel Nurse Pay in Chicago, IL

GSA-verified per diem rates · Updated 2024–25 · After federal + state tax calculations

GSA Per Diem Rates — Chicago, IL
Lodging Rate
$233/day
$1631/week
M&IE Rate
$79/day
$553/week
Total Stipend
$312/day
$2,184/week
Top Take-Home
$5,636/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · IL state income tax: 5.0%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Chicago

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,452$2,184$5,636$73,264
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,194$2,184$3,378$43,912
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$1,037$2,184$3,221$41,872
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$1,011$2,184$3,195$41,532
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$849$2,184$3,033$39,423
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$828$2,184$3,012$39,151
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$825$2,184$3,009$39,117
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$801$2,184$2,985$38,811
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$801$2,184$2,985$38,811
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$790$2,184$2,974$38,658
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$778$2,184$2,962$38,505
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$731$2,184$2,915$37,893
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$656$2,184$2,840$36,919

Travel Nurse Pay in Chicago: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Chicago, IL qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $233 per day ($1631/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $79 per day ($553/week). Combined, this totals $2184 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

IL has a state income tax rate of 5.0%, which is factored into all take-home calculations above.

To qualify for tax-free stipends in Chicago, you must maintain a tax home at least 50 miles away from your assignment and work as a temporary contract employee. Always consult a CPA who specializes in travel healthcare workers for your specific situation.

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