Physician Jobs in Illinois
Across 915 live Physician listings in Illinois, median advertised pay is $355K (75th percentile $500K), based on the 629 that state a salary; Illinois ranks 13th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (92), OSF HealthCare (79), Carle Health (54).
915+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
915+ Physician Jobs in Illinois Available Now
These 629 roles pay ~$355k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Clinic Medical Director
Sploot Veterinary CareEmployer score · SilverChicago, IL
Physician: Sleep Medicine - Winfield and Geneva, IL
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareWinfield, IL
Adult Psychiatrist, Eating Disorders Program
Compass Health CenterNorthbrook, IL
Physician: Neurological Critical Care - Palos Heights, IL
Northwestern Memorial HealthcarePalos Heights, IL
Physician: Endocrinology - Gurnee, IL
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareGurnee, IL
Physician: Cardiac Surgeon - Palos Heights, IL
Northwestern Memorial HealthcarePalos Heights, IL
Physician: Hematology/Oncology - Huntley, IL
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareHuntley, IL
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How Illinois Compares for Physician Pay
Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Physician roles in Illinois advertise $11k above the $304k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Montana leads at $405k.
| State | Median pay | vs IL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $315k | — | 4.7/10 | 2092 |
| Montana#1 | $405k | +$90k | 5.3/10 | 183 |
| New Hampshire#2 | $376k | +$62k | 5.2/10 | 319 |
| Iowaborders | $353k | +$38k | 4.9/10 | 466 |
| Kentuckyborders | $341k | +$26k | 5.0/10 | 374 |
| Wisconsinborders | $316k | +$1k | 5.1/10 | 806 |
| Missouriborders | $298k | −$17k | 5.2/10 | 794 |
| Indianaborders | $283k | −$32k | 4.5/10 | 675 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physician Jobs in Illinois: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician jobs in illinois. With 915+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 6.4/10, with 50% with no on-call requirements, 10% with no weekends, 20% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for physician jobs in illinois include Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, BlueSky Telepsych, Silver Cross Hospital, Carle Health, and more. Positions span physician jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician jobs in illinois, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Physician jobs in Illinois.
How much do physicians earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physicians. 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 physicians jobs available?
Yes — about 20% of current physicians listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physicians jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physician role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 50% with no on-call and 10% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physicians in Illinois right now?
Employers currently hiring for physician roles include Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, BlueSky Telepsych, Silver Cross Hospital, Carle Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physician jobs in illinois are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 915 physicians 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 Physician Jobs in Illinois
- Northwestern Memorial Healthcare92 open roles here · WLB 57/100
OSF HealthCare79 open roles here · WLB 68/100Carle Health54 open roles here · WLB 57/100
CVS Health41 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Med America33 open roles here · WLB 59/100
BlueSky Telepsych30 open roles here · WLB 99/100
Abb Vie28 open roles here · WLB 70/100Vohra Physicians26 open roles here · WLB 75/100