How much does a psychiatrist make in Chicago?
$258,800a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $124.40 an hour or $21,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $124.40
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 103
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $134,800Median: $258,800Highest 10%: $487,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $134,800 | $64.79 | |
| 25th | $166,800 | $80.17 | |
| Median | $258,800 | $124.40 | |
| 75th | $341,100 | $163.98 | |
| 90th | $487,600 | $234.40 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists.
| St. Louis, MO | $298,200 |
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 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $124.40 ($258,800 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $258,800 against $281,900 nationally, 8% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $258,700, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for psychiatrist pay?
62 of 103 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatrist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $134,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $487,600 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.