Audiologists pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,830 or more. The middle half of audiologists in Chicago earn between $87,100 and $109,490.
- $80K10th
- $87K25th
- $101KMedian
- $109K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,120 | $8,427 | $48.62 |
| Median | $100,930 | $8,411 | $48.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,100 | $7,258 | $41.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,490 | $9,124 | $52.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audiologists pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Audiologists in Chicago earn about the same as the Illinois average ($99,730) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($97,740). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $95,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $101,120 | $100,930 | $80,250 | $129,830 | 230 |
| Illinois | $99,730 | $93,510 | $77,780 | $131,380 | 330 |
| United States | $97,740 | $95,780 | $64,610 | $133,120 | 13,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Audiologists salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $101,120, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $75,104 a year, or $6,259 a month and $2,889 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $76,964 | $6,414 |
| Working in IL | $75,104 | $6,259 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for audiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $101,120 buys what about $97,611 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Audiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Milwaukee, WI$104,510
- Madison, WI$99,050
- Grand Rapids, MI$92,680
- Davenport, IA$92,670
- Fort Wayne, IN$86,600
- Indianapolis, IN$89,360
Highest-paying cities for audiologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($132,330).
- San Jose, CA$132,330
- San Francisco, CA$128,740
- Sacramento, CA$127,820
- Seattle, WA$126,310
- Los Angeles, CA$125,960
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Audiologists salary in Chicago: questions
How much do audiologists make an hour in Chicago?
$48.62 an hour on average, and $48.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audiologists salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audiologists take-home pay in Chicago?
About $75,104 a year ($6,259 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,120.
Do audiologists earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($97,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1181; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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