Cardiologists pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $749,590 or more. The middle half of cardiologists in Chicago earn between $119,280 and $683,380.
- $84K10th
- $119K25th
- $476KMedian
- $683K75th
- $750K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $416,040 | $34,670 | $200.02 |
| Median | $475,590 | $39,632 | $228.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $119,280 | $9,940 | $57.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $683,380 | $56,948 | $328.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cardiologists pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Cardiologists in Chicago earn 14% less than the Illinois average ($484,120) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($454,940). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $496,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $416,040 | $475,590 | $84,440 | $749,590 | 150 |
| Illinois | $484,120 | $517,850 | $119,280 | $749,550 | 340 |
| United States | $454,940 | $496,010 | $107,190 | $712,130 | 17,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cardiologists salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $416,040, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $267,423 a year, or $22,285 a month and $10,285 every two weeks. Taxes take 36% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $275,425 | $22,952 |
| Working in IL | $267,423 | $22,285 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for cardiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $416,040 buys what about $401,602 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 8.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 0.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Cardiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Indianapolis, IN$378,860
- Detroit, MI$316,780
- Cincinnati, OH$501,860
- Lexington, KY$375,750
- Omaha, NE$578,940
- Buffalo, NY$385,930
Highest-paying cities for cardiologists
Corpus Christi, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($709,920).
- Corpus Christi, TX$709,920
- Omaha, NE$578,940
- Seattle, WA$565,440
- Chattanooga, TN$508,870
- Jacksonville, FL$508,850
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Cardiologists salary in Chicago: questions
How much do cardiologists make an hour in Chicago?
$200.02 an hour on average, and $228.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cardiologists salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $119,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cardiologists take-home pay in Chicago?
About $267,423 a year ($22,285 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $416,040.
Do cardiologists earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($454,940).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1212; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 23.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.31, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.31).
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