Source: SalaryDr salary data for Ophthalmology in Illinois (Private Practice) (N=3 verified submissions, updated February 11, 2026, data as of 2026-02-11). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Real compensation data for ophthalmologists working in private practice settings in Illinois.
$700,000
$876,333
$510,000
$1,419,000
Based on 2 responses, Private Practice Ophthalmology physicians in Illinois report the following call schedule patterns:
Average work week: 47 hours
Compare Ophthalmology salaries across different practice settings in Illinois:
Explore city-level salary data for Ophthalmology physicians in Illinois. Note: City pages show all practice settings combined.
The average Ophthalmology salary for Private Practice settings in Illinois is $876,333, with a median of $700,000. This is based on 3 verified submissions.
Private Practice physicians in Illinois earn a median of $700,000, compared to $690,000 for all Ophthalmology physicians in Illinois. This represents a 1% higher salary than the state average.
Key factors include years of experience (12 years average in this data), geographic location within Illinois, subspecialty training, and individual productivity metrics. Private Practice settings often reward productivity and practice ownership.
Private Practice Ophthalmology physicians in Illinois earn a median of $700,000, compared to $700,000 nationally for Private Practice settings. This is 0% below the national average for Private Practice settings.
Private Practice Ophthalmology physicians in Illinois work an average of 47 hours per week. Private practice hours can vary significantly based on practice ownership and patient volume.
Private Practice settings offer Higher earning potential, Practice ownership, Clinical autonomy. However, physicians should also consider challenges such as Business responsibilities and Financial risk.
Based on our database, we have 3 verified submissions from Ophthalmology physicians in Private Practice settings in Illinois. This represents approximately 18% of all Ophthalmology submissions from Illinois.
Average Salary
$876,333
Median Salary
$700,000
Salary Range
$510,000 - $1,419,000
National Average
$832,182
Difference
+5% vs National Average
Sample Size
3 local / 53 national reports
Distribution based on 3 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $700,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Ophthalmology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Ophthalmology 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.
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 years | $510,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $700,000 | 1 submissions |
| 16+ years | $1,419,000 | 1 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.