As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pharmacy Intern in Chicago, IL is $40,480, equivalent to $19 per hour, $778 weekly, or $3,373 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pharmacy Intern in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Pharmacy Intern in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $34,613 to $50,844. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,409) and 75th percentile ($45,905), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,844 per year. This $8,496 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Billing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Pharmacy Intern often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 264 statewide for Pharmacy Intern 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
Pharmacy Intern Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmacy Intern Salary $34,613 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pharmacy Intern Salary $37,409 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pharmacy Intern Salary $40,480 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pharmacy Intern Salary $45,905 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pharmacy Intern Salary $50,844 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
25% $37,409 10% $34,613 90% $50,844 75% $45,905 $40,480 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pharmacy Intern ?

A pharmacy technician is a health care provider who performs pharmacy-related functions, generally working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians work in a variety of locations (usually in community, retail, and hospital pharmacies), but can also work for long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, third-party insurance companies, computer software companies, or in government or teaching. Job duties include dispensing prescription drugs and other medical devices to patients and instructing on their use. They may also perform administrative duti...

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  1. This Job:

    Pharmacy Intern

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Pharmacy Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Pharmacy Intern in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Pharmacy Intern ranges from $37,409 to $45,905 with the average base salary of $40,480. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,083 to $54,670 with the average total cash compensation of $49,387.

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