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Physical Therapist Salary in Illinois (2026)
$50.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,664/year ($6,472/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 9th of 51 states for Physical Therapist pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 9,800 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $105,250 a year — though pay ranges from $83,000 for newcomers to $140,410 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $83,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $95,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $122,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $140,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,800 Physical Therapist jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Physical Therapist salary of $105,250 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 $77,664 — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
| Gross (median) | $105,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,325 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,052 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$5,210 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,664 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,472 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Illinois?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Illinois is $105,250 per year ($50.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $95,940 and $122,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $105,250, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $77,664 per year ($6,472 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.2%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 9,800 Physical Therapist 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.