Psychiatrists Salary in Illinois
Psychiatrists in Illinois earn a median of $258,740 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $258,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($281,870)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $134,770; the top 10% earn over $447,930. Nationally the range is $84,060 to $446,520.
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Psychiatrists pay in Illinois
How much do psychiatrists make in Illinois?
The median is $258,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $134,770 and the top 10% earn over $447,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for psychiatrists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 46 (−8% vs. the national median of $281,870). Living costs are not included.