PermanentPosted today
Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient)
Veterans Health Administration · Chicago, IL
$142k–$185k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacist jobs in Des Plaines, IL
The median pharmacist pay in the Des Plaines area is $66.16 per hour ($137,610 a year), with the typical range running from $62.58 to $76.13. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Des Plaines and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Des Plaines. The free report below lists employers near Des Plaines and what they pay.
- $66.16median pay per hour, Chicago
- $63–$76typical range per hour
- 9,630pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 12open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Pharmacist roles near Des Plaines
Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Licensed Pharmacist(Associate Service Chief) - Operations
Veterans Health Administration · North Chicago, IL
$169k–$220k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Licensed Pharmacist(Pharmacy Supervisor) - Procurement Program Manager
Veterans Health Administration · North Chicago, IL
$151k–$196k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology/IV)
Advocate Health · Downers Grove, IL
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
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PermanentPosted yesterday
Pharmacist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Elgin, IL
$55.05–$79.73/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$113k–$164k/ year
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist- Oncology Specialty Pharmacist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$115k–$166k/ year
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist - Outpatient Infusion Oncology
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$112k–$151k/ year
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$113k–$164k/ year
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$113k–$164k/ year
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Clinical Specialty Pharmacist - Oncology
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$120k–$175k/ year
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Inpatient Pharmacist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$56.24–$81.46/ hour
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Named employers near Des Plaines, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring pharmacists near Des Plaines
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 8 | $67.07 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $83.23 |
| Advocate Health | 1 | $68.62 |
Pharmacist pay in Des Plaines, IL
The metro median is 1% above the Illinois statewide median of $65.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 9,630 pharmacists employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $43.35 | $90,170 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.58 | $130,170 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $66.16 | $137,610 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $76.13 | $158,350 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.96 | $166,320 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Des Plaines ranks
- 140th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 321st of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 7 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Des Plaines
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $66.16 median hour buys what $63.86 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Des Plaines paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,382
- Per year: $119,088
- Per month: $9,924
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Des Plaines
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $195 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,009 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,117 |
Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Des Plaines
CMS lists 1 hospital in Des Plaines. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Behavioral Hospital Des Plaines, IL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Prospect, IL | 3 mi | $66.16/hr | 55,460 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 6 mi | $66.16/hr | 75,596 |
License and tax basics in Illinois
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Des Plaines
Des Plaines city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Des Plaines, IL?
Pharmacists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $66.16 per hour, about $137,610 a year. The middle half earn between $62.58 and $76.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Des Plaines a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 321st of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 140th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Des Plaines?
We list 12 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Des Plaines.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Des Plaines as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Des Plaines?
The federal per diem benchmark in Des Plaines is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportDes Plaines, IL · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationNorth Chicago, IL · 3 postings$83.23/ hr$68–$106
- MercyIllinois · 3 postings$72.07/ hr$58–$86
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOlympia Fields, IL · 9 postings$67.39/ hr$54–$84
- OSF Healthcare SystemEvergreen Park, IL · 4 postings$65.19/ hr$60–$80
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$55Median$67.75High$86
23 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Illinois, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 23 Pharmacist roles
- Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient)Permanent$142k–$185k/ year
- Clinical PharmacistPermanent$59.90–$70.47/ hour
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