As of September 16, 2026, an Anesthesiology in Chicago Metro, Illinois earns approximately $500,000 per year ($41,667 monthly). Based on an average 47-hour work week, this translates to about $330 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Anesthesiology salaries in Illinois or the national Anesthesiology overview.
From 3 verified physician salary submissions in Chicago Metro, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $485,000 to $1,417,000, with top performers earning up to $1,417,000 annually. Compared to the Illinois median of $535,000, Anesthesiology salaries in Chicago Metro are lower by $35,000 (7%).
In Chicago Metro, base salary accounts for 40% of total compensation—about $320,000—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 4.3/5 career satisfaction in Chicago Metro.
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Last updated: September 16, 2026
Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $500,000
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
$800,667
Median Salary
$500,000
Salary Range
$485,000 - $1,417,000
National Average
$572,350
Difference
+40% vs National Average
Sample Size
3 local / 20 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Locum Tenens | $1,417,000 | 1 submissions |
| Hospital-employed | $492,500 | 2 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.