As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Compounding Pharmacist in Illinois is $140,511, equivalent to $68 per hour, $2,702 weekly, or $11,709 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Compounding Pharmacist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Compounding Pharmacist in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $130,086 to $157,880. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($135,054) and 75th percentile ($149,603), while top earners (90th percentile) make $157,880 per year. This $14,549 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Results Oriented or Business To Business, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Compounding Pharmacist often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 58 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Compounding Pharmacist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Compounding Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $130,086 IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $135,054 IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $140,511 IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $149,603 IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Compounding Pharmacist Salary $157,880 IL July 01, 2026
25% $135,054 10% $130,086 90% $157,880 75% $149,603 $140,511 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Compounding Pharmacist ?

Pharmaceutical compounding (done in compounding pharmacies) is the creation of a particular pharmaceutical product to fit the unique need of a patient. To do this, compounding pharmacists combine or process appropriate ingredients using various tools. This may be done for medically necessary reasons, such as to change the form of the medication from a solid pill to a liquid, to avoid a non-essential ingredient that the patient is allergic to, or to obtain the exact dose(s) needed or deemed best of particular active pharmaceutical ingredient(s). It may also be done for more optional reasons,...

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $142,778 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $140,823 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $130,127 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $129,812 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $131,757 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $141,062 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $129,723 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $129,987 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $131,934 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $129,165 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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