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Program associate salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Program Associate make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$62,414
12%
above national average
Average $62,414
Low $48,103
High $80,984

The average salary for a program associate is $62,414 per year in Chicago, IL. 36 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 14, 2026).

Program Associate job openings in Chicago, IL

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Program Associate II
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago3.6out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$21 - $23 an hour
3 months ago

Highest paying companies for Program Associate in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
WEC Energy Group
 
$85,546per year
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Epsilon
 
$84,333per year
Citizens
 
$79,997per year
United Rentals
 
$78,468per year
Starr Companies
 
$71,500per year
Resource Innovations
 
$70,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Program Associates near Chicago, IL

  1. Schaumburg, IL
    $69,340 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $62,414 per year
  3. Highland Park, IL
    $42,427 per year
  4. Evanston, IL
    $36,762 per year

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The average salary for a Program Associate is $62,414 per year in Chicago, IL. This figure is based on 36 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 14, 2026.

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Program Associate salaries in Chicago, IL typically range between a low of $48,103 and a high of $80,984 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Program Associate in Chicago, IL include Schaumburg, IL at $69,340 per year, Highland Park, IL at $42,427 per year, and Evanston, IL at $36,762 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Program Associate in Chicago, IL include WEC Energy Group ($85,546 per year) and Epsilon ($84,333 per year).

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