Pharmacist salary in Illinois
Pharmacists in Illinois earn a median of $65.33 per hour, about $135,880 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $62.32 and $75.20 per hour. The highest median among Illinois metro areas is in Rockford, IL, at $67.10 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $65.33median pay per hour
- $135,880median pay per year
- 12,450pharmacists employed in Illinois
- #29of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in Illinois: percentiles
| Level | Illinois per hour | Illinois per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.89 | $99,610 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $62.32 | $129,630 | $61.18 |
| Median | $65.33 | $135,880 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $75.20 | $156,420 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $79.85 | $166,090 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in Illinois
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Illinois median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | $67.10 | $139,570 | 260 | 3% above | $72.81 |
| Decatur, IL | $67.01 | $139,370 | 80 | 3% above | $75.78 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66.16 | $137,610 | 9,630 | 1% above | $63.86 |
| Peoria, IL | $65.55 | $136,340 | 320 | in line with | $71.85 |
| Springfield, IL | $64.93 | $135,060 | 290 | 1% below | $70.01 |
| Kankakee, IL | $64.86 | $134,910 | 90 | 1% below | — |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $64.82 | $134,830 | 220 | 1% below | $69.92 |
| Bloomington, IL | $64.02 | $133,160 | 100 | 2% below | $68.44 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Pharmacist pay in states next to Illinois
What employers are posting in Illinois
- 23roles with published pay
- $67.75median pay per hour
- $55–$85typical published range
- 7employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 9 | $67.39 |
| OSF Healthcare System | 4 | $65.19 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $83.23 |
| Mercy | 3 | $72.07 |
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 2 | $64.84 |
| Advocate Health | 1 | $68.62 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $70 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 23 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Pharmacist jobs in Illinois · Pharmacist salary nationwide · Illinois state guide
Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Illinois?
The median is $65.33 per hour, about $135,880 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $47.89 and the top 10% earn over $79.85 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Illinois city pays pharmacists the most?
Among Illinois metro areas, Rockford, IL has the highest median at $67.10 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Illinois rank for pharmacist pay?
Illinois ranks 29th of 50 states by median pharmacist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportIllinois · 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
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2What they are offering now
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
+ 21 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.