Thoracic Surgeon Salary in Chicago, IL.
Updated on: Jan 14, 2026
How much does a Thoracic Surgeon make in Chicago, IL?
The average Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, IL makes $279,207,
23% above the national average Thoracic Surgeon salary of $227,301.
This pay is 9% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, New York City, NY, and New Orleans, LA.
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