How much does an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Chicago, IL is $468,903. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $397,466 to $556,617, with most professionals earning between $332,425 and $636,475.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon ranges from $397,466 to $556,617 with the average base salary of $468,903. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $409,450 to $581,842 with the average total cash compensation of $486,184.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $468,903 $397,466 - $556,617
Bonus $17,280 $11,984 - $25,225
Total Pay $486,184 $409,450 - $581,842
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $397,466 - $556,617 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $397,466 - $556,617 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $397,004 - $555,971 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $397,312 - $556,401 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $397,312 - $556,401 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $389,158 - $544,983 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Surgeon - Trauma LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $401,803 MAXIMUM SALARY $509,487
JOB TITLE Surgeon - Orthopedic LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $438,710 MAXIMUM SALARY $556,711
JOB TITLE Orthopedic Surgeon LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $438,720 MAXIMUM SALARY $556,720
JOB TITLE Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $391,641 MAXIMUM SALARY $496,982
JOB TITLE Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $105,750 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,233
JOB TITLE Orthopedic /Joint Reconstruction Surgeon LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $438,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $556,800
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