PermanentPosted today
Inpatient Pharmacy Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$18.18–$26.34/ hour
New this week
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Hoffman Estates, IL
The median pharmacy technician pay in the Hoffman Estates area is $21.91 per hour ($45,570 a year), with the typical range running from $18.28 to $23.50. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Hoffman Estates and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hoffman Estates.
- $21.91median pay per hour, Chicago
- $18–$24typical range per hour
- 17,140pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Pharmacy Technician roles near Hoffman Estates
Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
PermanentPosted today
Advanced Pharmacy Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$17.31–$25.09/ hour
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Chemotherapy Pharmacy Tech - Infusion Center
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$21.00–$28.26/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Pharmacy Technician Specialist I - Advocate Lutheran
Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL
$24.10–$36.15/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Chicago, IL
$18.65–$27.98/ hour
PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
BrightSpring Health Services · Glenview, IL
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry - Oppc
BrightSpring Health Services · Glenview, IL
$20.00–$25.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 3 | $22.26 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $21.25 |
| Advocate Health | 1 | $30.12 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $23.31 |
Pharmacy Technician pay in Hoffman Estates, IL
The metro median is 2% above the Illinois statewide median of $21.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 17,140 pharmacy technicians employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.84 | $37,110 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.28 | $38,020 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.91 | $45,570 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.50 | $48,880 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.75 | $57,720 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Hoffman Estates ranks
- 86th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 144th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Hoffman Estates
- 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 $21.91 median hour buys what $21.15 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Hoffman Estates paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$789
- Per year: $39,438
- Per month: $3,286
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 Hoffman Estates
| 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 pharmacy technician 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 Hoffman Estates
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp Hoffman Estates, IL | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg, IL | 4 mi | $21.91/hr | 77,099 |
| Palatine, IL | 6 mi | $21.91/hr | 65,951 |
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Hoffman Estates, IL?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $21.91 per hour, about $45,570 a year. The middle half earn between $18.28 and $23.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hoffman Estates a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 144th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 86th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Hoffman Estates?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hoffman Estates.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Hoffman Estates as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. 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 Hoffman Estates?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hoffman Estates 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 Pharm Tech pay reportHoffman Estates, IL · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOlympia Fields, IL · 3 postings$22.26/ hr$17–$28
- BrightSpring Health ServicesGLENVIEW, IL · 2 postings$21.25/ hr$18–$25
- OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 6 postings$20.62/ hr$19–$25
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$21.73High$28
14 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 Pharm Tech roles
- Inpatient Pharmacy TechPermanent$18.18–$26.34/ hour
- Advanced Pharmacy TechPermanent$17.31–$25.09/ hour
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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