As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Oncology Pharmacist in Illinois is $146,547, equivalent to $70 per hour, $2,818 weekly, or $12,212 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Oncology Pharmacist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Oncology Pharmacist in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $135,633 to $164,658. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($140,834) and 75th percentile ($156,027), while top earners (90th percentile) make $164,658 per year. This $15,193 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 Oncology Pharmacist often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 60 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Oncology 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
Oncology Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oncology Pharmacist Salary $135,633 IL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Oncology Pharmacist Salary $140,834 IL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Oncology Pharmacist Salary $146,547 IL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Oncology Pharmacist Salary $156,027 IL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Oncology Pharmacist Salary $164,658 IL August 01, 2026
25% $140,834 10% $135,633 90% $164,658 75% $156,027 $146,547 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Oncology Pharmacist ?

Pharmacists, also known as chemists (Commonwealth English) or druggists (North American and, archaically, Commonwealth English), are health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use. Pharmacists undergo university-level education to understand the biochemical mechanisms and actions of drugs, drug uses, therapeutic roles, side effects, potential drug interactions, and monitoring parameters. This is mated to anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Pharmacists interpret and communicate this specialized knowledge to patient...

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $149,252 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $147,209 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $136,028 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $135,699 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $137,732 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $147,459 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $135,605 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $135,881 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $137,917 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $135,022 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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