Pediatricians, General Salary in Illinois

Pediatricians, general in Illinois earn the most in Springfield (average $246,600 a year) and the least in Rockford ($206,320), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pediatricians, general average at $225,740 and the median at $196,760 for 1,180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $212,110.

Pediatricians, General average salary by city in Illinois

Springfield$246,600
Chicago$219,140
Rockford$206,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Springfield	$246,600	$217,000	$164,240	$168,884	93
Chicago	$219,140	$188,340	$107,110	$152,216	104
Rockford	$206,320	$161,330	$160,010	$143,510	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pediatricians, General salary in other states

Pediatricians, General salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

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 29-1221.
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.

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