Caregiver and home health aide jobs in Elgin, IL
10 open caregiver and home health aide jobs in Elgin, Illinois, at 6 employers, typically posting $18.50–$19.50 an hour. Support people at home or in residential care with daily living, meals and medications.
- 25th percentile$18.50/hr
- Median (50th)$18.73/hr
- 75th percentile$19.50/hr
- Distinct posted rates5
- Jobs stating an hourly rate5
- Employers4
The median is the middle of the 5 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $18.50–$19.50 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest caregiver and home health aide jobs in Elgin
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
- $19.50/hr
- $15–$22/hr
$17.95–$19.50/hr- $17.95/hr
$18.50–$21.50/hr
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Cross Country HealthcareTravel nursing agency
A national staffing company placing travel nurses, allied professionals, therapists and locum tenens providers, with local and per diem work too.
Places: Nurses, NPs & PAs, Doctors, CNAs & PCTs
White Glove PlacementTravel nursing agency
Places travel, local, per diem and locum tenens clinicians across nursing, allied health, behavioral health and physician roles.
Places: Nurses, NPs & PAs, Doctors, CNAs & PCTs
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What caregiver and home health aide jobs pay in Elgin
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 5 posted hourly rates from 4 employers, median $18.73/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $48.31 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $100,490 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 100,240 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $18.36 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $38,180 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 108,520 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $22.57 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $46,940 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 45,850 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $22.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $47,270 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 15,640 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Speech-Language Pathologists(29-1127 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1127)) | $47.35 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $98,490 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 7,150 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians(29-2034 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2034)) | $39.49 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $82,140 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 5,650 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $50.83 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $105,720 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 7,880 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks(43-4171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 43-4171)) | $18.30 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $38,060 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 30,540 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Receptionists and Information Clerks, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Occupational Therapists(29-1122 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1122)) | $48.01 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $99,860 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 5,960 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Pharmacy Technicians(29-2052 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2052)) | $22.51 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacy Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $46,820 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacy Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 15,830 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacy Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
| Physical Therapist Assistants(31-2021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-2021)) | $34.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | $72,230 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) | 3,520 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
Caregiver and home health aide jobs near Elgin
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
- Schaumburg, IL12 mi away19
- Palatine, IL15 mi away12
- Glen Ellyn, IL18 mi away11
- Aurora, IL19 mi away15
- Lombard, IL20 mi away16
- Naperville, IL22 mi away21
- Des Plaines, IL22 mi away17
- Elmhurst, IL22 mi away19
- Downers Grove, IL23 mi away16
- Oak Brook, IL24 mi away13
- Park Ridge, IL25 mi away65
- Libertyville, IL25 mi away11
Caregiver and home health aide jobs in Elgin, IL: common questions
What do caregiver and home health aide jobs in Elgin, IL pay?
Across 5 open caregiver and home health aide jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 4 employers, the middle half pays $18.50–$19.50 an hour, median $18.73.
Who has the most caregiver and home health aide jobs in Elgin, IL?
By open jobs on this board: Senior Helpers (4), Safe Life Private Duty Home Care (2) and CareDiem Home Care (1).
What do you need to get hired?
Training rules vary by state; aides at Medicare-certified home health agencies need at least 75 hours of training. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Elgin, IL, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
Cite this page
CareJobs.Now. (2026). Caregiver and home health aide jobs in Elgin, IL. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/illinois/elgin/caregivers