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As of August 11, 2026, an Emergency Medicine physician in Chicago, Illinois earns approximately $473,900 per year ($39,492 monthly). Based on an average 38-hour work week, this translates to about $240 per hour. Looking for broader data? See Emergency Medicine salaries in Illinois or the national Emergency Medicine overview.
From 2 verified physician salary submissions in Chicago, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $460,000 to $487,800, with top performers earning up to $487,800 annually. Compared to the Illinois median of $360,000, Emergency Medicine physician salaries in Chicago are higher by $113,900 (32%).
In Chicago, base salary accounts for 49% of total compensation—about $230,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives. The most common work environment is Hospital Employed (50% of physicians).
Local emergency medicine physician physicians report 4.0/5 career satisfaction in Chicago.
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Last updated: August 11, 2026
Distribution based on 2 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $473,900
Average satisfaction rating reported by Emergency Medicine physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Emergency Medicine 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
$473,900
Median Salary
$473,900
Salary Range
$460,000 - $487,800
National Average
$377,073
Difference
+26% vs National Average
Sample Size
2 local / 11 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Employed | $487,800 | 1 submissions |
| Independent / Contract-Based | $460,000 | 1 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.