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Physician assistant salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Physician Assistant make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$119,667
7%
below national average
Average $119,667
Low $77,733
High $184,221

The average salary for a physician assistant is $119,667 per year in Chicago, IL. 97 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Physician Assistant job openings in Chicago, IL

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Physician Assistant
Chicago, IL
$135,000 a year
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Physician Assistant in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Amergis
 
$245,882per year
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VitalCheck Wellness
 
$239,200per year
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CompHealth
 
$234,000per year
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QC Kinetix
 
$203,125per year
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Signify Health
 
$196,560per year
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Vitana Inc.
 
$185,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Physician Assistants near Chicago, IL

  1. Springfield, IL
    $148,440 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $138,384 per year
  3. Rockford, IL
    $134,230 per year
  4. Peoria, IL
    $133,311 per year
  5. Belleville, IL
    $124,921 per year

Where can a Physician Assistant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Physician Assistant get paid in Chicago, IL?

Senior Physician Assistant

Job openings
Average $123,333 per year