Application specialist salary in Chicago, IL

The average salary for an Application Specialist is $82,982 per year in Chicago, IL. This figure is based on 33 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 5, 2026.

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Application Specialist salaries in Chicago, IL typically range between a low of $46,903 and a high of $146,813 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Application Specialist in Chicago, IL include Rosemont, IL at $144,272 per year, Schaumburg, IL at $87,645 per year, and Aurora, IL at $82,449 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Application Specialist in Chicago, IL include Red Hat ($242,500 per year) and DRW Trading Group ($175,000 per year).