General Anesthesiologist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a General Anesthesiologist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a General Anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL is $461,047. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $400,927 to $523,004, with most professionals earning between $346,192 and $579,413.

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What does a General Anesthesiologist do?

Common responsibilities of a General Anesthesiologist

Works with home office credentialing coordinator to assure accurate credentialing and licensing compliance.

January 14, 2023

Participate in clinical OR supervision and classroom teaching and evaluations for residents and medical students as required by the department.

February 20, 2023

Assists in the directing and coordinating of activities in the Anesthesia Department.

March 04, 2023

Provide critical care consultation when covering the medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and in the recovery room post-operatively.

April 10, 2023

Provides patients with the most innovative treatments and latest technologies offering more treatment options than anywhere in the state.

April 30, 2023

Participates in inter-department meetings with various departments.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for General Anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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400927

523004

461047

Average Total Cash Compensation

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426370

538536

490137

What is the average salary for General Anesthesiologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of General Anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for General Anesthesiologist ranges from $400,927 to $523,004 with the average base salary of $461,047. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $426,370 to $538,536 with the average total cash compensation of $490,137.

View Average Salary for General Anesthesiologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$461,047	$400,927 - $523,004
Bonus	$29,090	$25,443 - $15,531
Total Pay	$490,137	$426,370 - $538,536

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

General Anesthesiologist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $400,927 - $523,004	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $400,927 - $523,004	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $400,462 - $522,397	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $400,772 - $522,802	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $400,772 - $522,802	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $392,547 - $512,072	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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