Training Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median training specialist in the Chicago area earns $67,050 a year ($32.24 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($69,280) and about the same as the Illinois median ($67,380). Half of the 10,940 training specialists there earn between $48,590 and $96,170.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,430 | $39,430 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $48,590 | $48,920 | $50,110 |
| Median | $67,050 | $67,380 | $69,280 |
| 75th percentile | $96,170 | $95,120 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $124,110 | $119,970 | $123,250 |
| Average | $74,980 | $74,660 | $75,550 |
| Jobs | 10,940 | 15,140 | 458,300 |
Chicago, IL ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for training specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($104,770).
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- San Jose, CA: $104,770
- San Francisco, CA: $95,050
- Seattle, WA: $89,550
- Boston, MA: $83,800
- Washington, DC: $82,400
- New York, NY: $79,840
- Denver, CO: $79,000
- Hartford, CT: $78,940
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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.