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As of February 26, 2026, an Anesthesiology in Chicago, Illinois earns approximately $492,500 per year ($41,042 monthly). Based on an average 40-hour work week, this translates to about $237 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Anesthesiology salaries in Illinois or the national Anesthesiology overview.
From 2 verified physician salary submissions in Chicago, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $485,000 to $500,000, with top performers earning up to $500,000 annually. Compared to the Illinois median of $535,000, Anesthesiology salaries in Chicago are lower by $42,500 (8%).
In Chicago, base salary accounts for 97% of total compensation—about $480,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Hospital Employed (100% of physicians).
Local anesthesiology physicians report 4.5/5 career satisfaction in Chicago.
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Last updated: February 26, 2026
Distribution based on 2 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $492,500
Average satisfaction rating reported by Anesthesiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Anesthesiology physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Average Salary
$492,500
Median Salary
$492,500
Salary Range
$485,000 - $500,000
National Average
$583,526
Difference
-16% vs National Average
Sample Size
2 local / 19 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $492,500 | 2 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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