General Dentist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a General Dentist in Chicago, IL is $206,408. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $184,727 to $232,604, with most professionals earning between $164,987 and $256,454.

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Common responsibilities of a General Dentist

Provide great customer service by offering same day care when possible and ensuring parent / patient satisfaction.

January 02, 2023

Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.

January 06, 2023

Cleans out and fills in cavities, rebuilds broken teeth, replaces missing, teeth, and pulls out unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.

February 19, 2023

Design, make, and fit prosthodontic appliances such as space maintainers, bridges, and dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists and dental technicians.

February 22, 2023

Diagnoses, treats, and manages your overall oral health care needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and preventive education.

March 19, 2023

Participates in Medical Staff functions, conferences, and continuing education.

April 13, 2023

Adheres to safety protocols and processes including but not limited to ensuring protective equipment is utilized and OSHA/Bloodborne pathogen requirements are followed.

April 17, 2023

Leadership in assistance to develop the team.

May 05, 2023

Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing.

May 07, 2023

Act as back-up for other dentists as needed.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for General Dentist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

184727

232604

206408

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

187754

237930

210534

What is the average salary for General Dentist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of General Dentist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for General Dentist ranges from $184,727 to $232,604 with the average base salary of $206,408. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $187,754 to $237,930 with the average total cash compensation of $210,534.

View Average Salary for General Dentist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$206,408	$184,727 - $232,604
Bonus	$4,125	$3,027 - $5,326
Total Pay	$210,534	$187,754 - $237,930

* 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 Dentist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $184,727 - $232,604	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $184,727 - $232,604	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $184,512 - $232,334	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $184,656 - $232,514	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $184,656 - $232,514	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $180,866 - $227,742	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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