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Physical therapist salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Physical Therapist make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$58.42
7%
above national average
Average $58.42
Low $37.96
High $89.92

The average salary for a physical therapist is $58.42 per hour in Chicago, IL. 530 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Physical Therapist job openings in Chicago, IL

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Physical Therapist
Chicago Public Schools3.7out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
Full-time
9 months ago

Highest paying companies for Physical Therapist in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Bowes In Home Care
 
$234,000per year
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PurposeCare Home Health
 
$192,400per year
Luxe Home Health
 
$187,200per year
CRYSTAL HOME HEALTH CARE
 
$187,200per year
Home Care Providers
 
$187,200per year
Abcor Home Health, Inc.
 
$182,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Physical Therapists near Chicago, IL

  1. Urbana, IL
    $89.04 per hour
  2. Peoria, IL
    $81.11 per hour
  3. Rockford, IL
    $78.34 per hour
  4. Mount Vernon, IL
    $77.45 per hour
  5. Decatur, IL
    $75.36 per hour

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The average salary for a Physical Therapist is $58.42 per hour in Chicago, IL. This figure is based on 530 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Physical Therapist salaries in Chicago, IL typically range between a low of $37.96 and a high of $89.92 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Physical Therapist in Chicago, IL include Urbana, IL at $89.04 per hour, Peoria, IL at $81.11 per hour, and Rockford, IL at $78.34 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Physical Therapist in Chicago, IL include Bowes In Home Care ($234,000 per year) and PurposeCare Home Health ($192,400 per year).

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