Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Illinois
The mean pay for a physicians, pathologists in Illinois is $265,720/year, per BLS data. Entry-level positions start around $84K. BLS does not publish top-end wages for this occupation because they exceed the reportable ceiling. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $266K (mean) get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level physicians, pathologists (10th percentile) start around $84K. Mid-career wages sit at $266K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.
Physicians, Pathologists salary by metro in Illinois
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $106K | -60% | 220 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do physicians, pathologists make in Illinois?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $265,720 a year for this occupation in Illinois. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $83,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $266K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $14,992/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 9.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physicians, pathologists salary go in Illinois?
Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physicians, pathologists salary is worth about $283,133 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physicians, pathologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.