Dentist Salary in Illinois (2026)
$75.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $110,240/year ($9,187/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 41st of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 6,940 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $156,110 a year — though pay ranges from $123,920 for newcomers to $291,530 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $123,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $124,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $156,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $272,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $291,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,940 Dentist jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Dentist salary of $156,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $110,240 — an effective tax rate of 29.4%.
| Gross (median) | $156,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,200 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,942 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$7,727 |
| Take-home (annual) | $110,240 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,187 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Illinois?
- The median Dentist salary in Illinois is $156,110 per year ($75.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $124,800 and $272,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $156,110, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $110,240 per year ($9,187 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.4%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 6,940 Dentist jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.