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Sonova AG
Downers Grove, Illinois

Audiologist / Hearing Instrument Specialist - Chicago, IL

AudiologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K - $75K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Ready to break down the barriers of audio care?

Join a place where patient centered care is at the core of everything we do.

Seeking Audiologists & Hearing Instrument Specialists who want to have an impact!

Join AudioNova, the fastest-growing private audiology care group in the U.S., and a valued member of the Sonova family. We’re seeking dedicated, enthusiastic professionals to be part of our mission-driven team.

Whether you're an experienced audiologist, a licensed hearing instrument specialist, or a 4th-year Extern, AudioNova offers a supportive, dynamic environment where you can thrive and unlock new career opportunities!

Why Choose AudioNova?

Our People Promise

  • A place where you have an impact. Here, your work truly matters. At Audionova, we’re not just improving hearing—we’re transforming lives. You'll join a team that’s passionate about making a real impact in the lives of patients every day.
  • A place where you can grow. We invest in your development with ongoing training, mentorship, and clear career pathways—so you can thrive professionally and personally.
  • A place where you can belong. Because we believe in more than just a job—we believe in building a community. At Audionova, you’ll find a place where you belong, your contributions are valued, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Salary: $65 – 75,000 + Sales Incentive Plan!

Locations: Downers Grove, IL

70 Ogden Ave.

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k + 3% match
  • PTO + Paid Holidays
  • Student loan repayment for Audiologists
  • CEU and licensing reimbursement
  • 100% free hearing aids for all employees

Essential Functions

  • Perform patient hearing test assessments; analyze results and recommend varied treatment and product options
  • Address patient’s questions and concerns regarding benefits of Hearing Aid use
  • Discuss pricing of hearing instruments, presenting the value of hearing health care, your services, and the long-term effects of hearing aid use
  • Community outreach efforts to generate new patient referrals
  • Teach patients how to utilize the new technology to meet their hearing goals
  • Hearing aid repairs, checks, and cleanings.
  • Perform adjustments to fitted products; comply with all procedural company quality standards and guidelines to maximize product performance and overcome patient concerns/objections.
  • With direct support of clinic staff, ensure smooth office operations

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Hearing Aid Dispensing License in the state of Illinois
  • Doctorate in Audiology preferred
  • 3rd and 4th year Audiology Externs are encouraged to apply

We love working with great people and strongly believe that a diverse team improves us. We guarantee every person equal treatment regarding employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of race, color, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential. Sonova is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process should notify the Director, of Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

Perform patient hearing assessments and recommend treatment options. Address patient inquiries and provide education on hearing aids and their benefits.

Requirements

A Hearing Aid Dispensing License in Illinois is required, and a Doctorate in Audiology is preferred. 3rd and 4th year Audiology Externs are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient CareHearing TestsPatient EducationCustomer ServiceTeam Collaboration

Audiology Career Context

Of the 48 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 6% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Audiology market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in audiologyranked against 594 Audiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Audiology listings in Illinois16 active594 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 6% no call · 94% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment617 active listings, Nov 2026
New Audiology listings157 in the last 30 days132 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Audiology pay trend−1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sonova AG#9 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (594 Audiology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Audiologist / Hearing Instrument Specialist - Chicago, IL at Sonova AG a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Audiology — ranked against 594 active Audiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Audiologist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 11 employers
16
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
7
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
84% this job
Loan repayment
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sonova AG · Port Angeles, Washington

$115k-$130k
#2

Clinical Audiologist - Sequim, WA

Sonova AG · Sequim, Washington

$115k-$130k
#3

Clinical Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist

$80k-$130k
#4

Audiologist

$111k-$125k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Audiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 594 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Sonova AG

Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Stäfa
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k with 3% match
PTO + Paid Holidays
Student loan repayment for Audiologists
CEU and licensing reimbursement
100% free hearing aids for employees
Sales Incentive Plan

Living in Downers Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$487k≈ 7.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,248/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.