Published GME salary scales · 2 institutions
Resident Salary in Illinois 2026–27
The 2 Illinois institutions SalaryDr tracks pay PGY-1 residents between $78,489 and $78,973 in 2026–27 (median $78,731). After adjusting for local cost of living, UChicago Medicine pays the most at $76,232 in U.S.-average dollars.
PGY-1 pay at Illinois institutions
Rank is each institution’s place among all 72 institutions in the Resident Pay Index, by cost-of-living-adjusted PGY-1 pay.
| Institution | City | PGY-1 | Cost-of-living adjusted | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UChicago Medicine | Chicago, IL | $78,973 | $76,232 | 24 |
| Northwestern McGaw | Chicago, IL | $78,489 | $75,765 | 27 |
Illinois compared with the national median
The median PGY-1 salary at Illinois institutions we track is $78,731, $7,067 more than the national median of $71,664 across 72 institutions. After adjusting for cost of living, the Illinois median is $75,999 against a national $74,182.
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Salaries come from each institution’s published GME salary scale, last checked September 25, 2026; cost of living uses BEA Regional Price Parities. See each institution page for its source. Report an error