--- title: "Pharmacist Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacist/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:00:12.417Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacist/locations/chicago-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacist/locations/chicago-il/data.json"] --- Pharmacist market brief · Chicago, IL # Pharmacist Jobs in Chicago, IL 123 pharmacist openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 32 employers, led by Pharmacy Careers, Walgreens, and Northwestern Medicine. The middle half of posted salaries runs $111,363–$141,724 a year (median $120,494), from the 50% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacist+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Pharmacist markets](/jobs/pharmacist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 123 : Live pharmacist openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 32 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $120,494 : 50% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/pharmacist/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)19 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/pharmacist/locations/chicago-il/lead)10 jobs Level coverage is 24%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 123 Hiring employers 32 Salary coverage 50% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Established employers 41 8 companies · $138,216 median Startups & growing teams 36 16 companies · $114,504 median Top of market 9 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $111,363 P50 $120,494 P75 $141,724 P90 $149,760 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live pharmacist listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacist+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare pharmacist opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 123 live roles tracked in this market. - 32 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacist+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/pharmacist) ## A practical market plan for Pharmacist in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 123 pharmacist openings across 32 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Pharmacy Careers is one of the most active visible employers, with 28 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative pharmacist openings Employer activity · 32 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Pharmacy CareersEmployer profile28Open roles [![Walgreens logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walgreens.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=k_Jm9nta9rpv9rnYAkASKgUH_A9EZxRsPfqCWmx5WsE) WalgreensEstablished employers18Open roles](/company/walgreens)[![Northwestern Medicine logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnm.org%2FContent%2FNorthwestern%2Fimg%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=R1X1RwwhQ6Mxiz48Mao2E6TlyV9jeP5BuLtCo9rngKg) Northwestern MedicineEstablished employers14Open roles](/company/northwestern-medicine)[![Albertsons Companies Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs29.q4cdn.com%2F239956855%2Ffiles%2Ffavicon.ico) Albertsons Companies Inc.Top of market7Open roles](/company/albertsons-companies-inc)[![Prime Healthcare logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.primehealthcare.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2Fcropped-PrimeMasterLogo_PMS-2162-180x180.png&sig=adI0_PYkTwKGTbhO_6Zq-67hfE7_LTny9Sa4IUPy7hk) Prime HealthcareStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/prime-healthcare) UICEmployer profile6Open roles [![UnitedHealth Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unitedhealthgroup.com%2Fapps%2Fuhg%2Fclientlibs%2Fresources%2Fimages%2Fuhg-logo.png) UnitedHealth GroupStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/unitedhealth) aahStartups & growing teams3Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 123 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Staff Pharmacist, Amazon PharmacyLead+AmazonChicago, Illinois$103,800Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/staff-pharmacist-amazon-pharmacy-at-amazon-4df19ff8-9c18-5c51-86aa-e191a6b381db)[Clinical Staff Pharmacist - 7 on/7 offLead+UnitedHealth GroupNaperville, Illinois$91,700Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/clinical-staff-pharmacist-7-on-7-off-at-unitedhealth-group-f5ee99ed-cbe4-5c35-8e34-686c8e2e590b)[PharmacistEntry-levelActalentChicago, Illinois$150,009Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/pharmacist-at-actalent-913b78c0-40e0-56dd-b719-4836d4652c35)[Community Staff PharmacistEntry-levelThe CSI CompaniesChicago, Illinois$122,720Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/community-staff-pharmacist-at-the-csi-companies-d47259ef-95ea-53d7-bf2c-c1dca54cc9ff)[Staff Pharmacist (DAY SHIFT)Entry-levelActalentEvanston, Illinois$150,009Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/staff-pharmacist-day-shift-at-actalent-e43899f0-f4ae-51b8-a755-1844f7385d2e)[Inpatient PharmacistLive roleMercy Medical CenterAurora, Illinois$115,398Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/inpatient-pharmacist-at-prime-healthcare-e50b76a5-1d1a-56f3-98e7-0838f134b729)[Inpatient Clinical PharmacistEntry-levelaahChicago, Illinois$114,192Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/inpatient-clinical-pharmacist-at-aah-85181757-b986-55a5-a64c-75ce63551432)[Clinical Pharmacist-Meds to Beds Program/Retail Pharmacy, Full-time Day ShiftLive roleNorthwestern MedicineChicago, IllinoisPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/clinical-pharmacist-meds-to-beds-program-retail-pharmacy-full-time-e5aaf390-cdbb-562c-8313-4e8c95910e2d) #### More pharmacist openings in Chicago - [Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist · Advocate North Side Health Network](/job/inpatient-clinical-pharmacist-at-advocate-north-side-health-network-7cf9b721-8f78-5142-b16e-15003351dab8) - [Clinical Pharmacist-Meds to Beds Program/Retail Pharmacy, Full-time Day Shift · Northwestern Medicine](/job/clinical-pharmacist-meds-to-beds-program-retail-pharmacy-full-time-d8584a36-271f-5da3-8c51-65802439ee8e) - [Clinical Pharmacist-Infectious Disease Clinic, Full-time Days · Northwestern Medicine](/job/clinical-pharmacist-infectious-disease-clinic-full-time-days-at-67bc6482-d93c-5ebc-b77c-e3ddb52d19e3) - [Pharmacist · Actalent](/job/pharmacist-at-actalent-4331d65e-bce3-5dee-aff6-b7bb6b71b642) - [Clinical Pharmacist-Cardiology, Full-time Rotating · Northwestern Medicine](/job/clinical-pharmacist-cardiology-full-time-rotating-at-northwestern-0f3bc21d-0909-5ba0-b511-1340826995f9) - [Staff Pharmacist · Allmed Staffing Inc](/job/staff-pharmacist-at-allmed-staffing-inc-75dc4292-cf1d-541b-9d4b-28e612e98d7d) - [PRN Retail Pharmacist · Cardinal Health](/job/prn-retail-pharmacist-at-cardinal-health-6d8785e4-1773-5600-99cd-cf0278963f48) - [Clinical Pharmacist-Cardiology, Full-time Rotating · Northwestern Medicine](/job/clinical-pharmacist-cardiology-full-time-rotating-at-northwestern-a54344b1-3542-5444-b229-3d669b9568dc) - [Clinical Pharmacist-Pharmacy Informatics, Full-time Days · Northwestern Medicine](/job/clinical-pharmacist-pharmacy-informatics-full-time-days-at-4780e972-1927-56b4-a219-27a061e8fba0) - [Clinical Staff Pharmacist · trinityhealth](/job/clinical-staff-pharmacist-at-trinityhealth-02771963-55ca-5b84-ba19-78dd364e6d59) - [Clinical Pharmacist · trinityhealth](/job/clinical-pharmacist-at-trinityhealth-1dd16a32-32a1-5d40-8203-14115ce8bfe0) - [Clinical Pharmacist-Infectious Disease Clinic, Full-time Days · Northwestern Medicine](/job/clinical-pharmacist-infectious-disease-clinic-full-time-days-at-0b7bf0d2-b86a-505f-b699-cf70b0ab438c) - [Pharmacist Consultant - Long Term Care - Part Time · CVS Health](/job/pharmacist-consultant-long-term-care-part-time-at-cvs-health-3b7bdc20-c255-544b-9e97-bbe5775a2945) - [Pharmacist · Walgreens](/job/pharmacist-at-walgreens-f562732a-2484-5365-b063-b9b70b0aaf5d) - [Float Pharmacist · Albertsons Companies Inc.](/job/float-pharmacist-at-albertsons-companies-inc-728e3cf1-c931-5be9-aa97-7c2de3e37f47) - [Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient Oncology Operations, Full-time Rotating · Northwestern Medicine](/job/clinical-pharmacist-inpatient-oncology-operations-full-time-rotating-670edb6c-bf2d-54b8-a4f9-4c1d3704ba00) [Explore all 123 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacist+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Pharmacist jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many pharmacist jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 123 live pharmacist openings from 32 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do pharmacist jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $120,494 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $111,363 to $141,724. Based on the 50% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for pharmacist jobs in Chicago? Pharmacy Careers, Walgreens, Northwestern Medicine, and Albertsons Companies Inc. have the most open pharmacist roles here right now, out of 32 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Pharmacist demand around Chicago. 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