General Internal Medicine Physicians pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $521,810 or more. The middle half of general internal medicine physicians in Chicago earn between $69,310 and $343,450.
- $67K10th
- $69K25th
- $226KMedian
- $343K75th
- $522K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $251,910 | $20,992 | $121.11 |
| Median | $226,060 | $18,838 | $108.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,310 | $5,776 | $33.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $343,450 | $28,621 | $165.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
General Internal Medicine Physicians pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
General internal medicine physicians in Chicago earn 31% more than the Illinois average ($192,450) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($267,200). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $256,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $251,910 | $226,060 | $67,080 | $521,810 | 680 |
| Illinois | $192,450 | $140,680 | $63,940 | $349,420 | 1,130 |
| United States | $267,200 | $256,560 | $73,570 | $475,430 | 67,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $251,910, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $172,107 a year, or $14,342 a month and $6,620 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% 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 | $176,909 | $14,742 |
| Working in IL | $172,107 | $14,342 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for general internal medicine physicians? 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 $251,910 buys what about $243,168 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 2nd of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job; Springfield pays the most ($329,430).
- Springfield$329,430
- Chicago$251,910
- Rockford$129,990
- Champaign$103,340
All General Internal Medicine Physicians salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for general internal medicine physicians
South Bend, IN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($424,610).
- South Bend, IN$424,610
- Lafayette, IN$412,650
- Deltona, FL$367,040
- Toledo, OH$367,010
- Knoxville, TN$366,110
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General Internal Medicine Physicians salary in Chicago: questions
How much do general internal medicine physicians make an hour in Chicago?
$121.11 an hour on average, and $108.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level general internal medicine physicians salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the general internal medicine physicians take-home pay in Chicago?
About $172,107 a year ($14,342 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $251,910.
Do general internal medicine physicians earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($267,200).
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 29-1216; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.7%.
- 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 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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