salary$140,880 a year$68 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$84,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$171,710per year
Jobs in the area8,930people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Chicago?
Cheap. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 16.9% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $140,880 a year ($68 an hour). Most earn between $84,950 and $171,710.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 16.9% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.