Surgeons, All Other Salary in Illinois

Other surgeons in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $398,860 a year) and the least in Champaign ($275,240), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other surgeons average at $372,060 and the median at $438,010 for 620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $373,930.

Surgeons, All Other average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$398,860
Springfield$304,780
Champaign$275,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$398,860	$462,620	$90,540	$257,510	104
Springfield	$304,780	$438,010	$77,710	$203,226	93
Champaign	$275,240	$71,050	$64,230	$186,181	93

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

Surgeons, All Other salary in other states

Surgeons, All Other 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 29-1249.
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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