DOL Median (Illinois)
$99,497
vs National
-13.6%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$107,797
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$99,497
-13.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in Illinois earns $99,497 in nominal terms, which is 13.6% below the national average of $115,211. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $107,797 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | $134,062 | 404 |
| AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS, INC. | $124,800 | 5 |
| Cardinal Health | $122,138 | 5 |
| HEALING HEALTH PHARMACY INC | $120,000 | 1 |
| OSF SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER | $118,050 | 4 |
| University of Chicago Medical Center | $114,862 | 7 |
| CVS Rx Services | $113,381 | 2,273 |
| LOCAL HEALTH LLC | $112,341 | 7 |
| AMITA HEALTH ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER LAGRANGE | $109,429 | 2 |
| SAI RX MART LLC | $104,000 | 9 |
| MEDCARE PHARMACY INC | $104,000 | 6 |
| SRI SAI RX MART LLC | $104,000 | 4 |
| MEDSCRIPT PHARMACY | $104,000 | 1 |
| PEKIN HOSPITAL | $99,840 | 2 |
| Pharmacy on 8th LLC | $99,611 | 3 |
| PULSE PHARMACY | $98,800 | 4 |
| THE MEDICAL AFFAIRS COMPANY | $92,248 | 1 |
| PROMED PHARMACY INC | $87,360 | 1 |
| CAREPLUS DISCOUNT PHARMACY DG INC | $87,360 | 1 |
| LIFE SOURCE PHARMACY INC | $87,360 | 1 |
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Graham, WA · $3,042,000Ridgefield, CT · $210,320HEALSBURG, CA · $175,406East Brunswick, NJ · $171,600Novato, CA · $171,543Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
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How much does a Pharmacists make in Illinois?
The median Pharmacists salary in Illinois is $99,497 based on 72 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in Illinois earns 13.6% less than the national median of $115,211, or $107,797 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.