Pharmacists pay in Illinois
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Pharmacists in Illinois is $140,223, based on 14,730 workers. Among the 6 states with published data, that ranks number 6. The BLS national median for the occupation is $140,910, so Illinois averages 0.5% below it.
Published data for Illinois currently covers the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area, with a local median wage of $140,880.
Cost of living for Pharmacists in Illinois
We compare 9 Illinois counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. DeKalb County, IL leaves the largest yearly margin, $79,515. Kendall County, IL leaves the smallest, $71,895. The median wage covers all four basics in 9 of the 9 counties.
Pharmacists in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Pharmacists are California ($165,887), New Jersey ($142,776), Indiana ($142,452) and New York ($140,746).
Frequently asked questions: Pharmacists in Illinois
How much do Pharmacists earn in Illinois?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $140,223.
Which Illinois county is best for Pharmacists?
DeKalb County, IL leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($79,515). Grundy County, IL follows at $78,579.