As of August 26, 2026, an Anesthesiology in Chicago, Illinois earns approximately $485,000 per year ($40,417 monthly). Based on an average 43-hour work week, this translates to about $199 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Anesthesiology salaries in Illinois or the national Anesthesiology overview.
From 3 verified physician salary submissions in Chicago, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $360,000 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 $50,000 (9%).
In Chicago, base salary accounts for 98% of total compensation—about $440,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Hospital Employed (67% of physicians).
Local anesthesiology physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction in Chicago.
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Last updated: August 26, 2026
Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $485,000
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
$448,333
Median Salary
$485,000
Salary Range
$360,000 - $500,000
National Average
$572,350
Difference
-22% vs National Average
Sample Size
3 local / 20 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $492,500 | 2 submissions |
| Single-Specialty Group | $360,000 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
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