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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Illinois (2026)
$22.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,354/year ($3,113/month) for a single filer
Pharmacy Technician pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,340 Pharmacy Technician jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-2052, “Pharmacy Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Pharmacy Technician salary of $46,650 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 $37,354 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,418 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,569 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,309 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,354 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,113 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Illinois?
- The median Pharmacy Technician salary in Illinois is $46,650 per year ($22.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,190 and $49,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacy Technician in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $46,650, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $37,354 per year ($3,113 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 21,340 Pharmacy Technician 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.