verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$139,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$66.86/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
12,070
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$139,138 #42 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Illinois, explained

Pharmacists in Illinois earn a median of $139,080 per year ($66.86 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $98,970, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $169,430. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $139,080 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $139,080 is worth about $139,138 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #42 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$98,970
$47.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$139,080
$66.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,430
$81.46/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $139,080 $139,138
Wisconsin $148,740 $158,074 −$9,660
Indiana $144,290 $154,604 −$5,210
Iowa $138,860 $158,223 +$220
Missouri $137,610 $151,524 +$1,470
Kentucky $136,530 $151,432 +$2,550

Pharmacist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Illinois?

Pharmacists in Illinois earn a median of $139,080 per year ($66.86 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Illinois pay pharmacists well?

At $139,080, Illinois pays 1% below the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 12,070 work in the state.

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