How much does a cardiologist make in Chicago?
$475,600a year
Median yearly pay for cardiologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $228.65 an hour or $39,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $228.65
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 58
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,440Median: $475,600Highest 10%: $749,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,440 | $40.60 | |
| 25th | $119,300 | $57.35 | |
| Median | $475,600 | $228.65 | |
| 75th | $683,400 | $328.55 | |
| 90th | $749,600 | $360.38 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for cardiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cardiologist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $228.65 ($475,600 a year).
Do cardiologists make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $475,600 against $496,000 nationally, 4% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $517,900, so Chicago pays 8% less.
Where does Chicago rank for cardiologist pay?
18 of 58 metro areas with data.
How much does a cardiologist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $749,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.