Carle Health raises minimum wage to $15 per hour

Posted on September 2, 2021
 Approximately 4,700 employees will see a pay increase, according to a news release Wednesday. (Facebook/Carle BroMenn Medical Center)

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – Carle Health, which owns Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, is increasing its minimum wage to $15 per hour.

The health care system based in Urbana says this change supports team members by improving career opportunities and strengthening the work culture.

“We believe that to provide the best possible healthcare for our patients and members we must have the strongest possible team,” said Dr. James Leonard, Carle Health president and CEO. “We have always known that our team members are key and this is another way we look to support them.”

According to a news release, many positions throughout the organization will see increases including healthcare techs, food services, housekeeping, scheduling and customer service. Approximately 4,700 employees will see a pay increase. The company says those increases will start immediately.

The health care system is also adjusting compensation levels for other roles. In total, nearly 42% of the Carle Health team will receive a wage increase.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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