Construction Manager Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median construction manager in the Chicago area earns $117,280 a year ($56.38 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($114,990) and 7% above the Illinois median ($109,160). Half of the 13,850 construction managers there earn between $82,330 and $151,650.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,500 | $58,170 | $69,690 |
| 25th percentile | $82,330 | $80,010 | $88,550 |
| Median | $117,280 | $109,160 | $114,990 |
| 75th percentile | $151,650 | $140,000 | $151,640 |
| 90th percentile | $178,140 | $172,410 | $189,440 |
| Average | $120,530 | $117,010 | $124,360 |
| Jobs | 13,850 | 19,160 | 380,360 |
Chicago, IL ranks 27th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction manager pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($166,030).
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Check my payConstruction manager pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $166,030
- San Jose, CA: $163,040
- Seattle, WA: $159,430
- New York, NY: $158,000
- Boston, MA: $156,470
- Portland, OR: $146,740
- San Diego, CA: $133,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $131,680
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.