Pharmacist salary in Illinois
Pharmacists in Illinois earn a median $139,080 a year, 1% below the national median of $140,910. That ranks #27 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $99,588.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1051. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $139,080 | $11,590 | $5,349 | $66.87 |
| Average pay | $138,070 | $11,506 | $5,310 | $66.38 |
| Take-home (median) | $99,588 | $8,299 | $3,830 | $47.88 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $22,113 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $10,640 |
| Illinois income tax | $6,740 |
| Take-home | $99,588 |
Illinois's prices are 0% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $99,629 buys in an average-priced state. The Illinois minimum wage is $15.00; the median pharmacist earns 4.5 times that.
Pharmacist pay in Illinois vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $139,080 | $99,588 | $99,629 |
| Indiana | $144,290 | $105,661 | $113,214 |
| Iowa | $138,860 | $101,552 | $115,713 |
| Kentucky | $136,530 | $99,923 | $110,830 |
| Missouri | $137,610 | $99,792 | $109,883 |
| Wisconsin | $148,740 | $106,427 | $113,106 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do pharmacists make in Illinois?
- The median salary is $139,080 a year ($66.87 an hour), and the average is $138,070, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do pharmacists take home in Illinois?
- About $99,588 a year after federal and Illinois taxes, or $3,830 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do pharmacists earn more in Illinois than the national average?
- Illinois ranks #27 of 51 for median pay, 1% below the U.S. median of $140,910. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #44.