This page is based on 1 salary submission. For more comprehensive insights, view the Illinois Critical Care overview or contribute your salary data.
As of December 28, 2025, a Critical Care in Chicago, Illinois earns approximately $626,520 per year ($52,210 monthly). Based on an average 40-hour work week, this translates to about $301 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Critical Care salaries in Illinois or the national Critical Care overview.
From 1 verified physician salary submissions in Chicago, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $626,520 to $626,520, with top performers earning up to $626,520 annually. Compared to the Illinois median of $400,000, Critical Care salaries in Chicago are higher by $226,520 (57%).
In Chicago, base salary accounts for 98% of total compensation—about $611,520—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
Local critical care physicians report 3.0/5 career satisfaction in Chicago.
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Last updated: December 28, 2025
Distribution based on 1 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $626,520
Average satisfaction rating reported by Critical Care physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Critical Care 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
$626,520
Median Salary
$626,520
Salary Range
$626,520 - $626,520
National Average
$438,587
Difference
+43% vs National Average
Sample Size
1 local / 6 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Independent / Contract-Based | $626,520 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.