Forensic Psychiatrist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Forensic Psychiatrist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Forensic Psychiatrist make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Psychiatrist in Chicago, IL is $266,818. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $240,268 to $284,578, with most professionals earning between $216,095 and $300,748.

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10th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $216,095 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $240,268 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $266,818 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $284,578 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $300,748 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $240,268 10% $216,095 90% $300,748 75% $284,578 $266,818 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Psychiatrist ?

Forensic psychiatry is a sub-speciality of psychiatry and is related to criminology. It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry. A forensic psychiatrist provides services - such as determination of competency to stand trial - to a court of law to facilitate the adjudicative process and provide treatment like medications and psychotherapy to criminals....

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240268
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266818

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
240268
284578
266818
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Psychiatrist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Forensic Psychiatrist ranges from $240,268 to $284,578 with the average base salary of $266,818. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $240,268 to $284,578 with the average total cash compensation of $266,818.
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