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Pharmacy technician salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$21.01
same
as national average
Average $21.01
Low $16.20
High $28.50

The average salary for a pharmacy technician is $21.01 per hour in Chicago, IL. 282 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 18, 2026).

Pharmacy Technician job openings in Chicago, IL

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Pharmacy Technician Specialist...
Northwestern Medicine3.8out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$26.69 - $37.37 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Pharmacy Technician in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Omnicell
 
$107,500per year
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Triage Staffing
 
$102,367per year
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Lakeshore Talent
 
$94,432per year
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Prolink
 
$92,404per year
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Epic Travel Staffing
 
$88,811per year
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Health Advocates Network, Inc.
 
$87,422per year
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Highest paying cities for Pharmacy Technicians near Chicago, IL

  1. Itasca, IL
    $24.46 per hour
  2. North Chicago, IL
    $22.89 per hour
  3. Woodridge, IL
    $21.14 per hour
  4. Des Plaines, IL
    $21.11 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $21.01 per hour

Where can a Pharmacy Technician earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Pharmacy Technician get paid in Chicago, IL?

Entry Level Pharmacy Technician

Job openings
Average $15.78 per hour

Pharmacy Technician II

Job openings
Average $20.75 per hour

Pharmacy Technician III

Job openings
Average $26.75 per hour

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Job openings
Average $24.91 per hour