Physician Salary in Illinois
Median annual base pay is $285,000 across 326 reported Physician salaries in Illinois.
Updated 27 August 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|
| $88,003 | $220,000 | $285,000 | $330,000 | $438,374 |
Top Cities in Illinois
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Carbondale | $400,000 | 15 |
| Springfield | $393,245 | 15 |
| Normal | $345,000 | 5 |
| Peoria | $324,598 | 28 |
| Urbana | $324,598 | 11 |
| Bloomington | $320,000 | 5 |
| Quincy | $315,000 | 6 |
| Decatur | $312,000 | 9 |
| Rockford | $310,000 | 20 |
| Kankakee | $300,000 | 6 |
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Southern Illinois Medical Services | $500,000 | 11 |
| Springfield Clinic | $438,374 | 6 |
| Christie Clinic PLLC | $430,000 | 6 |
| Carle Health Care, Incorporated | $345,000 | 15 |
| OSF Multi-Specialty Group | $324,598 | 52 |
| Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | $322,807 | 5 |
| Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group, LLC | $316,160 | 6 |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | $312,000 | 8 |
| Rush Medical Group | $297,440 | 17 |
| Sound Physicians of Illinois, LLC | $294,674 | 5 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Hospital (Community) | $289,120 | 42 |
| Hospital (Academic/Teaching) | $88,003 | 45 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Entry | Intern (PGY1) | — | 3 |
| Junior / Early Career | Resident (PGY2-3) | $77,234 | 19 |
| Senior | Fellow · Clinical Instructor | $88,978 | 25 |
| Lead / Expert | Attending Physician · Staff Physician · Assistant Professor | $303,000 | 268 |
By Specialty
| Specialty | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Hematology/Oncology | $500,000 | 5 |
| Pulmonary Disease | $500,000 | 7 |
| Pulmonary/Critical Care | $500,000 | 9 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | $350,000 | 9 |
| Nephrology | $330,000 | 6 |
| Hospital Medicine - Adult | $324,598 | 80 |
| Psychiatry | $300,000 | 13 |
| Internal Medicine | $281,187 | 16 |
| Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism | $265,000 | 6 |
| Family Medicine | $260,000 | 26 |
| Pediatrics - General | $210,125 | 8 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Annual Salary | $281,187 | 279 |
| Hourly | $312,000 | 38 |
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Common questions
How much does a Physician make in Illinois?
The median Physician salary in Illinois is $285,000 per year, based on 326 reported salaries.
Which city in Illinois pays Physicians the most?
Carbondale has the highest median at $400,000 per year, of the cities with enough reports to publish a median.
How much does a Physician at the Lead / Expert level make in Illinois?
$303,000 per year at the median — $18,000 above the Physician median in Illinois.
Which employers pay Physicians the most in Illinois?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, Southern Illinois Medical Services is highest at $500,000 per year.
Am I underpaid as a Physician?
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