Sales Manager Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median sales manager in the Chicago area earns $158,690 a year ($76.29 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($148,270) and 2% above the Illinois median ($155,280). Half of the 25,390 sales managers there earn between $110,000 and $212,000.
Median $158,690
10th: $80,06090th: $288,430
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,060 | $78,760 | $73,170 |
| 25th percentile | $110,000 | $108,420 | $100,360 |
| Median | $158,690 | $155,280 | $148,270 |
| 75th percentile | $212,000 | $208,670 | $207,340 |
| 90th percentile | $288,430 | $282,890 | $290,540 |
| Average | $170,050 | $167,030 | $164,350 |
| Jobs | 25,390 | 32,240 | 637,080 |
Chicago, IL ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for sales manager pay. Highest: New York, NY ($215,150).
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Check my paySales manager pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $215,150
- Boston, MA: $206,610
- San Jose, CA: $201,780
- Seattle, WA: $184,320
- Denver, CO: $181,580
- Washington, DC: $175,820
- San Francisco, CA: $170,810
- Richmond, VA: $168,590
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- General Manager: $109,390
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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.