How much does a neurologist make in Chicago?
$136,000a year
Median yearly pay for neurologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $65.40 an hour or $11,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.40
- Vs. national median
- -45%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 35
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,140Median: $136,000Highest 10%: $481,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,140 | $40.93 | |
| 25th | $87,640 | $42.13 | |
| Median | $136,000 | $65.40 | |
| 75th | $399,900 | $192.25 | |
| 90th | $481,000 | $231.27 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for neurologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a neurologist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $65.40 ($136,000 a year).
Do neurologists make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $136,000 against $248,600 nationally, 45% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $237,100, so Chicago pays 43% less.
Where does Chicago rank for neurologist pay?
27 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a neurologist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $481,000 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.