Physicians, All Other pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $430,240 or more. The middle half of other physicians in Chicago earn between $81,360 and $321,350.
- $73K10th
- $81K25th
- $95KMedian
- $321K75th
- $430K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $200,780 | $16,732 | $96.53 |
| Median | $94,820 | $7,902 | $45.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,360 | $6,780 | $39.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $321,350 | $26,779 | $154.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, All Other pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Other physicians in Chicago earn 9% less than the Illinois average ($220,020) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($262,040). At the median the gap is -64% against the U.S. median of $265,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $200,780 | $94,820 | $73,430 | $430,240 | 16,950 |
| Illinois | $220,020 | $132,540 | $71,830 | $452,200 | 20,790 |
| United States | $262,040 | $265,930 | $69,170 | $452,360 | 342,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, All Other salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $200,780, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $139,704 a year, or $11,642 a month and $5,373 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% 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 | $143,508 | $11,959 |
| Working in IL | $139,704 | $11,642 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for other 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 $200,780 buys what about $193,812 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, All Other salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 7th of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job; Champaign pays the most ($369,270).
Highest-paying cities for other physicians
Chattanooga, TN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($431,890).
- Chattanooga, TN$431,890
- Appleton, WI$407,640
- Bismarck, ND$401,550
- Mansfield, OH$399,730
- Texarkana, TX$392,990
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Physicians, All Other salary in Chicago: questions
How much do other physicians make an hour in Chicago?
$96.53 an hour on average, and $45.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physicians salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physicians take-home pay in Chicago?
About $139,704 a year ($11,642 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $200,780.
Do other physicians earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($262,040).
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 29-1229; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 1.70, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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