Pharmacists Salary in Illinois
Pharmacists in Illinois earn a median of $139,080 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $139,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($140,910)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,070
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,970; the top 10% earn over $169,430. Nationally the range is $99,290 to $174,230.
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- Allergists and Immunologists$132,540 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Pharmacists pay in Illinois
How much do pharmacists make in Illinois?
The median is $139,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $98,970 and the top 10% earn over $169,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for pharmacists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $140,910). Living costs are not included.