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As of May 6, 2026, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois earns approximately $2,949,000 per year ($245,750 monthly). Based on an average 100-hour work week, this translates to about $567 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Cardiothoracic Surgery salaries in Illinois or the national Cardiothoracic Surgery overview.
From 1 verified physician salary submissions in Chicago, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $2,949,000 to $2,949,000, with top performers earning up to $2,949,000 annually. Compared to the Illinois median of $2,949,000, Cardiothoracic Surgeon salaries in Chicago are in line with the state median.
In Chicago, base salary accounts for 98% of total compensation—about $2,890,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Hospital Employed (100% of physicians).
Local cardiothoracic surgeon physicians report 5.0/5 career satisfaction in Chicago.
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Last updated: May 6, 2026
Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $2,949,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Cardiothoracic Surgery 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
$2,949,000
Median Salary
$2,949,000
Salary Range
$2,949,000 - $2,949,000
National Average
$2,949,000
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
1 local / 1 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $2,949,000 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.