Project Manager Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median project manager in the Chicago area earns $105,320 a year ($50.63 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($102,320) and 2% above the Illinois median ($103,470). Half of the 21,040 project managers there earn between $82,770 and $133,980.
Median $105,320
10th: $67,35090th: $165,780
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,350 | $65,300 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $82,770 | $81,000 | $78,440 |
| Median | $105,320 | $103,470 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $133,980 | $132,360 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $165,780 | $163,910 | $167,970 |
| Average | $113,740 | $111,230 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 21,040 | 27,180 | 1,066,670 |
Chicago, IL ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for project manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($135,120).
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- San Jose, CA: $135,120
- San Francisco, CA: $135,040
- Seattle, WA: $130,380
- Washington, DC: $127,030
- New York, NY: $126,660
- Sacramento, CA: $124,350
- San Diego, CA: $117,460
- Denver, CO: $116,740
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- Human Resources Specialist: $78,210
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- Purchasing Agent: $78,510
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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.