Illinois Median
$237,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$113.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $248,560
State Rank
#19 of 24
240 employed here
How much does a Neurologist make in Illinois?
A Neurologist working in Illinois earns a median salary of $237,080 per year, or about $113.98 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $248,560 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $84,720 while the top 10% make $481,010 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $87,640 and $439,990 a year.
Neurologist salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $84,720 | $40.73 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $87,640 | $42.13 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $237,080 | $113.98 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $439,990 | $211.53 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $481,010 | $231.25 |
|
How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 19th out of 24 states and territories for Neurologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Neurologist salary in other states
Vermont $434,730Arizona $409,610Minnesota $381,670Texas $360,640California $357,080Colorado $356,250Alaska $354,760South Carolina $352,680Wisconsin $342,520Kentucky $338,850District of Columbia $332,000Washington $327,140North Carolina $325,550Florida $322,750Connecticut $320,680Arkansas $317,880Maryland $302,840Nebraska $269,270Tennessee $229,670New Jersey $222,120Indiana $220,210New York $155,990West Virginia $63,500
Working as a Neurologist in Illinois
Nationally, about 11,000 people work as Neurologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($237,080) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Neurologist make in Illinois?
The median Neurologist salary in Illinois is $237,080 per year, or about $113.98 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $84,720 at the entry level to $481,010 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Neurologists about 5% less than the national median of $248,560. Illinois ranks 19th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Neurologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $237,080 a year. About 240 Neurologists are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.