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Application specialist salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does an Application Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$75,471
same
as national average
Average $75,471
Low $43,529
High $130,851

The average salary for a application specialist is $75,471 per year in Chicago, IL and $5,000 cash bonus per year.27 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Application Specialist job openings in Chicago, IL

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Cash Application Specialist
Zekelman Industries2.4out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
Full-time
3 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Application Specialist in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Red Hat
 
$242,500per year
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Genesis10
 
$140,774per year
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Siemens Healthineers
 
$122,670per year
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Cepheid
 
$122,500per year
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Bausch + Lomb
 
$105,000per year
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Klap6
 
$93,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Application Specialists near Chicago, IL

  1. Schaumburg, IL
    $87,645 per year
  2. Aurora, IL
    $83,794 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $75,471 per year
  4. Lombard, IL
    $42,091 per year

Where can an Application Specialist earn more?

Compare salaries for Application Specialists in different locations
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Senior Application Specialist

Job openings
Average $117,562 per year