Source: SalaryDr salary data for in Illinois (N=7 verified submissions, updated April 17, 2026, data as of 2026-04-17). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
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MEDIAN TOTAL COMP
$220,000
AVERAGE BASE
$180,000
AVG BONUS / INCENTIVE
$20,000
100% received
AVG WORKLOAD
37
hrs/wkModel: percent_collections
Model: salary
What could be improved
“There is a 34% collections rate on top of the monthly base pay, but my production is around 35-40k a month so the DSO is paying me a higher base monthly than what I am producing. I am young and want to progress in my field and wish I looked more at the upside of the practice and how busy it was. This location has very low patient volumes and not great systems in place to get treatment accepted or follow up with patients. ”
Work-life balance
“I work Monday-Thursday 31 clinical hours a week, but total time spent at office is 34( accounting for lunch hours). Work is good and straightforward, but at times it can be isolating as I am the only dentist In the office, and at times it’s similar to operating stress of a owner dentist when staff calls off and you have to find a way to manage the schedule. I stick to bread and butter dentistry. ”
Negotiation tip
“I think the negotiation was fair to what I was given , given the situation I am, when joining a DSO always ask for a bonus and ask for it to prorated if you ever consider leaving which is how mine is set up. If you leave after 6 months hypothetically you just give back 50% of the bonus in my case. I’ve seen some where it’s a 2-4 year commitment and they can take the entire bonus back if you leave before the entirety of the commitment ”
Model: Fixed Salary
Medical Insurance · Dental Insurance · Retirement Plan (401k or similar)
Model: Fixed Salary
Model: Fixed Salary
Medical Insurance · Retirement Plan (401k or similar) · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance
Model: Percentage of Production
What could be improved
“Less administrative burden”
Work-life balance
“Alternating 4-5 days a week”
Medical Insurance · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · Retirement Plan (401k or similar) · Paid Continuing Education · Paid Vacation
Most wanted: “I have excellent benefits including HSA and Roth 401k with match”
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Data-driven answers for Illinois
The median dentist salary is $220,000 in 2026 in Illinois, based on 0+ verified salary submissions on SalaryDr. The average dentist salary is $241,617, with compensation varying significantly based on specialty, location, experience, and practice setting.
The median base salary for dentists in Illinois is $180,000, with median bonuses and incentives adding $20,000. Total compensation ($220,000 median) includes base salary, productivity bonuses, signing bonuses, call pay, and other incentives.
Dentists in Illinois work an average of 37 hours per week, based on 0+ verified submissions. This includes clinical hours, administrative duties, charting, and call responsibilities. Work hours vary significantly by specialty and practice setting.
Dentists in Illinois report 78% satisfaction with their careers, and 100% would choose their specialty again. Satisfaction varies by practice setting, work-life balance, and compensation relative to workload.
Private practice dentists typically earn 15-30% more than hospital-employed counterparts, though with greater income variability and business risk. Based on SalaryDr data, practice owners and partners often reach the top 10% of earners in their specialty. However, employed positions offer more predictable income, benefits, and less administrative burden.
New dentists starting their careers earn $150,000-$200,000 in their first year, depending on specialty and location. Many employers offer signing bonuses of $20,000-$50,000+, relocation assistance, and loan repayment programs. Salaries increase significantly within the first 3-5 years of practice.
1099/locums dentists earn higher gross pay (often 20-40% more per day) but must pay self-employment tax, purchase their own benefits, and manage malpractice tail coverage. W-2 employees receive lower gross pay but benefit from employer-paid taxes, health insurance, retirement matching, and PTO. The net advantage depends on individual circumstances and hours worked.
A dentist earning $220,000 gross typically takes home $136,400-$158,400 after federal taxes, state taxes (varies 0-13%), and deductions. High-income strategies like maximizing 401(k), HSA, backdoor Roth IRA, and practice-specific deductions can improve take-home significantly.
SalaryDr salary data comes from 0+ anonymous submissions from verified dentists across the United States. Each submission includes total compensation, base salary, bonuses, specialty, location, practice setting, and years of experience. Data is updated in real-time and outliers are handled statistically to ensure accuracy.
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Data-driven answers for Illinois
The median dentist salary is $220,000 in 2026 in Illinois, based on 0+ verified salary submissions on SalaryDr. The average dentist salary is $241,617, with compensation varying significantly based on specialty, location, experience, and practice setting.
The median base salary for dentists in Illinois is $180,000, with median bonuses and incentives adding $20,000. Total compensation ($220,000 median) includes base salary, productivity bonuses, signing bonuses, call pay, and other incentives.
Dentists in Illinois work an average of 37 hours per week, based on 0+ verified submissions. This includes clinical hours, administrative duties, charting, and call responsibilities. Work hours vary significantly by specialty and practice setting.
Dentists in Illinois report 78% satisfaction with their careers, and 100% would choose their specialty again. Satisfaction varies by practice setting, work-life balance, and compensation relative to workload.
Private practice dentists typically earn 15-30% more than hospital-employed counterparts, though with greater income variability and business risk. Based on SalaryDr data, practice owners and partners often reach the top 10% of earners in their specialty. However, employed positions offer more predictable income, benefits, and less administrative burden.
New dentists starting their careers earn $150,000-$200,000 in their first year, depending on specialty and location. Many employers offer signing bonuses of $20,000-$50,000+, relocation assistance, and loan repayment programs. Salaries increase significantly within the first 3-5 years of practice.
1099/locums dentists earn higher gross pay (often 20-40% more per day) but must pay self-employment tax, purchase their own benefits, and manage malpractice tail coverage. W-2 employees receive lower gross pay but benefit from employer-paid taxes, health insurance, retirement matching, and PTO. The net advantage depends on individual circumstances and hours worked.
A dentist earning $220,000 gross typically takes home $136,400-$158,400 after federal taxes, state taxes (varies 0-13%), and deductions. High-income strategies like maximizing 401(k), HSA, backdoor Roth IRA, and practice-specific deductions can improve take-home significantly.
SalaryDr salary data comes from 0+ anonymous submissions from verified dentists across the United States. Each submission includes total compensation, base salary, bonuses, specialty, location, practice setting, and years of experience. Data is updated in real-time and outliers are handled statistically to ensure accuracy.
Help improve salary transparency
Your anonymous submission helps dental professionals negotiate fair compensation.