Illinois Median
$139,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$66.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $140,910
State Rank
#27 of 51
12,070 employed here
How much does a Pharmacist make in Illinois?
A Pharmacist working in Illinois earns a median salary of $139,080 per year, or about $66.87 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $140,910 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $98,970 while the top 10% make $169,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $126,270 and $162,280 a year.
Pharmacist salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $98,970 | $47.58 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $126,270 | $60.71 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $139,080 | $66.87 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $162,280 | $78.02 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $169,430 | $81.46 |
|
How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories for Pharmacist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Pharmacist salary in other states
Alaska $167,310Oregon $165,960California $164,610Hawaii $163,220Washington $160,610Minnesota $159,740Colorado $156,030District of Columbia $153,400Delaware $152,880Wisconsin $148,740New Mexico $147,000Arizona $146,930South Dakota $146,790Idaho $144,900Indiana $144,290Utah $144,240Virginia $144,060New Hampshire $143,020New York $142,090Montana $142,080North Dakota $142,040Connecticut $141,290Maine $140,930Nevada $140,030Wyoming $139,550Nebraska $139,330Maryland $138,990Iowa $138,860North Carolina $138,860Texas $138,260Massachusetts $138,170Pennsylvania $138,160Michigan $137,860Kansas $137,800New Jersey $137,620Missouri $137,610Georgia $137,120Ohio $137,020Kentucky $136,530Vermont $136,270Arkansas $136,060Florida $135,970South Carolina $135,700Oklahoma $135,140Alabama $134,630West Virginia $133,430Tennessee $133,390Mississippi $133,230Louisiana $132,410Rhode Island $128,180
Working as a Pharmacist in Illinois
Nationally, about 322,000 people work as Pharmacists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($139,080) 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 Pharmacist make in Illinois?
The median Pharmacist salary in Illinois is $139,080 per year, or about $66.87 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $98,970 at the entry level to $169,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Pharmacists about 1% less than the national median of $140,910. Illinois ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Pharmacists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $139,080 a year. About 12,070 Pharmacists 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.