As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a PT in Chicago, IL is $109,202. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,302 to $118,702, with most professionals earning between $92,199 and $127,351.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $118,702 | $9,892 | $2,283 | $57 |
| Average | $109,202 | $9,100 | $2,100 | $53 |
| 25th Percentile | $100,302 | $8,359 | $1,929 | $48 |
An entry-level PT with under 1 year experience makes about $104,911. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level PT makes around $105,577. After 2-4 years, the PT pay rises to about $108,528. Those senior PT with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $111,284, and those PT having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $111,973 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level PT | $104,911 |
| Intermediate Level PT | $105,577 |
| Senior Level PT | $108,528 |
| Specialist Level PT | $111,284 |
| Expert Level PT | $111,973 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 3% |
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| Skill | Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|
|
Alignment
|
$119,030 |
9%
|
|
Environmental Safety
|
$117,938 |
8%
|
|
Management Skills
|
$116,846 |
7%
|
|
Clinical Leadership
|
$115,754 |
6%
|
|
Quality Improvement
|
$114,662 |
5%
|
|
Written Communication
|
$113,570 |
4%
|
