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Physician Assistant Salary in Illinois (2026)
$63.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,922/year ($7,910/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 36th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 3,790 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $131,950 a year — though pay ranges from $105,160 for newcomers to $162,330 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $105,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $122,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $145,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,790 Physician Assistant jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Physician Assistant salary of $131,950 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 $94,922 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $131,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,402 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,094 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$6,532 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,922 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,910 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Illinois?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Illinois is $131,950 per year ($63.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $122,780 and $145,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $131,950, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $94,922 per year ($7,910 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 3,790 Physician Assistant 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.