How much does a pharmacist make in Illinois?
$139,100a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Illinois. That is $66.87 an hour or $11,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.87
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,970Median: $139,100Highest 10%: $169,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,970 | $47.58 | |
| 25th | $126,300 | $60.71 | |
| Median | $139,100 | $66.87 | |
| 75th | $162,300 | $78.02 | |
| 90th | $169,400 | $81.46 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $146,000 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $141,300 |
| Kankakee, IL | $141,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $140,900 |
| Davenport, IA | $140,600 |
| Peoria, IL | $139,900 |
| Champaign, IL | $139,300 |
| Bloomington, IL | $139,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $138,500 |
| Springfield, IL | $135,400 |
| Paducah, KY | $134,800 |
| Rockford, IL | $134,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 24. Nevada | $140,000 |
| 25. Wyoming | $139,600 |
| 26. Nebraska | $139,300 |
| 27. Illinois | $139,100 |
| 28. Maryland | $139,000 |
| 29. Iowa | $138,900 |
| 30. North Carolina | $138,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $66.87 ($139,100 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $139,100 against $140,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for pharmacist pay?
Illinois ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays pharmacists the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $146,000 a year.
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.