Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in Chicago, IL is $132,707. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $95,389 to a high of $174,991, with most professionals earning between $113,174 and $154,840.

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What does a Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative do?

Common responsibilities of a Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Support targeted customers using company-approved resources, sales materials, and promotional activities/programs/initiatives as identified by Sales Management.

November 11, 2022

Attend all company-sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed by company management.

December 05, 2022

Works under daily direction of the Area Business Manager.

January 11, 2023

Takes ownership of situations.

February 03, 2023

Maintains territory responsible for managing Astellas' specialty urology products.

March 30, 2023

Assumes lead role within primary care and specialty counterpart working relationships.

April 07, 2023

Plan and organize daily sales call activities to optimize the use of time and maximize the achievement of sales objectives.

April 16, 2023

Create and maintain a positive impression with customers.

April 18, 2023

Build trust and credibility and become a true collaborator in commercial success.

May 06, 2023

Demonstrate persistence to accomplish objectives despite disappointments and/or rejection of original efforts.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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113174

154840

132707

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

142306

211588

172723

What is the average salary for Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative ranges from $113,174 to $154,840 with the average base salary of $132,707. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $142,306 to $211,588 with the average total cash compensation of $172,723.

View Average Salary for Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$132,707	$113,174 - $154,840
Bonus	$40,016	$29,132 - $56,748
Total Pay	$172,723	$142,306 - $211,588

* 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.

Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,174 - $154,840	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,174 - $154,840	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,042 - $154,660	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,130 - $154,780	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,130 - $154,780	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,808 - $151,603	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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