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Pharmacist Salary in Illinois (2026)
$66.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $99,443/year ($8,287/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $126,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $139,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $162,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,070 Pharmacist jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Pharmacist salary of $139,080 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 $99,443 — an effective tax rate of 28.5%.
| Gross (median) | $139,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,113 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,640 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$6,884 |
| Take-home (annual) | $99,443 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,287 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Illinois?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Illinois is $139,080 per year ($66.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $126,270 and $162,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $139,080, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $99,443 per year ($8,287 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.5%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 12,070 Pharmacist 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.