Average Salary in Chicago, IL

The median salary in Chicago, IL is $65,250, with 80% of salaries falling between $31,668 and $143,550. Salaries in Chicago, IL are generally above the national average. Offering a total compensation package that includes employee benefits and bonus pay to incentivize performance, in addition to competitive base pay, can help attract and retain top talent. Check out some popular employee benefits that companies are offering in your area.

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What are the highest paying jobs in Chicago, IL?

In Chicago, IL, Vice Presidents have the highest median salary for jobs we track in the area at $155,000. Office Managers have the lowest median salary for jobs we track in the area at $52,500.

Job	10th Percentile Salary	Median Salary	Average Salary	90th Percentile Salary
Vice President	$60,000	$155,000	$151,701	$240,450
Software Engineer	$70,000	$122,400	$123,249	$180,000
Product Manager	$80,000	$122,000	$124,373	$170,000
Data Scientist	$74,100	$112,500	$113,745	$166,221
Controller	$58,299	$105,000	$110,781	$160,000
Director	$47,900	$99,108	$101,219	$175,000
Dentist	$36,000	$94,800	$105,016	$218,000
Attorney	$52,000	$90,000	$95,496	$180,000

Common employee benefits in Chicago, IL

It takes more than a paycheck to build an amazing team. In addition to a competitive base salary, offering benefits is a great way to attract and retain top talent in Chicago, IL. Build the right benefits package for your team with Gusto!

401(k)	Paid Time Off	Work From Home
401(k) Matching	Paid Sick Time	Flexible Schedule
Health insurance	Parental Leave	Commuter Benefits
Dental Insurance	Professional Development	Life Insurance