How much does a Medical Consultant make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Consultant in Chicago, IL is $270,430. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $203,990 to a high of $362,079, with most professionals earning between $235,653 and $318,402.

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Medical Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $203,990 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $235,653 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $270,430 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $318,402 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Medical Consultant Salary $362,079 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $235,653 10% $203,990 90% $362,079 75% $318,402 $270,430 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Medical Consultant ?

In the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and parts of the Commonwealth, consultant is the title of a senior hospital-based physician or surgeon who has completed all of his or her specialist training and been placed on the specialist register in their chosen speciality. Their role is entirely distinct from that of general practitioners, or GPs. Consultants accept ultimate responsibility for the care of all the patients referred to them, so the job carries significant personal responsibility. A physician must be on the Specialist Register before he or she may be employed as a substantive c...

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    Medical Consultant


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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Consultant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Medical Consultant ranges from $235,653 to $318,402 with the average base salary of $270,430. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $247,601 to $335,614 with the average total cash compensation of $282,222.

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