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Technical support specialist salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Technical Support Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$30.27
29%
above national average
Average $30.27
Low $20.93
High $43.76

The average salary for a technical support specialist is $30.27 per hour in Chicago, IL. 29 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 26, 2026).

Technical Support Specialist job openings in Chicago, IL

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AV Tech Support Analyst - Chic...
Logic, Inc.3.8out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$21.39 - $49.57 an hour
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Technical Support Specialist in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
 
$173,518per year
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McDonald's
 
$153,672per year
Selby Jennings
 
$150,000per year
Press Ganey
 
$140,000per year
HUB International
 
$130,000per year
Mizuho Bank
 
$129,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Technical Support Specialists near Chicago, IL

  1. Lake Forest, IL
    $28.95 per hour
  2. Buffalo Grove, IL
    $25.20 per hour
  3. Naperville, IL
    $24.91 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $24.15 per hour
  5. Aurora, IL
    $19.42 per hour

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The average salary for a Technical Support Specialist is $30.27 per hour in Chicago, IL. This figure is based on 52 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 28, 2026.

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Technical Support Specialist salaries in Chicago, IL typically range between a low of $16.20 and a high of $38.64 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Technical Support Specialist in Chicago, IL include Lake Forest, IL at $28.95 per hour, Buffalo Grove, IL at $25.20 per hour, and Naperville, IL at $24.91 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Technical Support Specialist in Chicago, IL include Blue Cross Blue Shield ($173,518 per year) and McDonald's ($153,672 per year).

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