Dentist Jobs in Illinois
Across 180 live Dentist listings in Illinois, median advertised pay is $125K (75th percentile $315K), based on the 123 that state a salary; Illinois ranks 50th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Smile Brands (17), Elite Dental Partners (11), Dental Dreams (8).
180+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 123 roles pay ~$125k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Dental Hygienist
Specialized Dental PartnersLa Grange, IL
Registered Dental Hygienist
Smile ProgramsEmployer score · SilverChicago, IL
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Dentist Pay in Illinois: Live Market and State Comparison
Live dentist listings in Illinois today, then Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 180
- Live median
- $125k
- 75th $315k · n=123
- 12-mo median
- $118k
- Pay rank
- #50 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #31
- 12-mo postings
- 309
Dentist roles in Illinois advertise $46k below the $164k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $352k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IL | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $118k | — | 4.5/10 | 309 |
| Delaware#1 | $352k | +$234k | 3.4/10 | 27 |
| Alaska#2 | $300k | +$182k | 3.8/10 | 13 |
| Indianaborders | $183k | +$65k | 3.8/10 | 129 |
| Iowaborders | $173k | +$54k | 5.0/10 | 70 |
| Kentuckyborders | $127k | +$8k | 4.7/10 | 124 |
| Missouriborders | $126k | +$8k | 4.9/10 | 220 |
| Wisconsinborders | $120k | +$2k | 4.8/10 | 280 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 23, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Smile Brands (17), Elite Dental Partners (11), Dental Dreams (8)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Dentist jobs in Illinois.
How much do dentist earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?
Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 30% with no on-call and 60% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dentist in Illinois right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include Smile Brands, DENTAL DREAMS, Aspen Dental, Mynt Dental, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dentist jobs in Illinois are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 180 dentist positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dentist Jobs in Illinois
Smile Brands17 open roles here · WLB 74/100Elite Dental Partners11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Dental Dreams8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aspen Dental7 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Imagen Dental Partners7 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Manus-Northwestern Oral Health Center6 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aria Care Partners5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Dental Care Alliance5 open roles here · WLB 65/100