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Business development manager salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Business Development Manager make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$93,633
same
as national average
Average $93,633
Low $54,701
High $160,274

The average salary for a business development manager is $93,633 per year in Chicago, IL and $8,350 profit sharing per year.470 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Business Development Manager job openings in Chicago, IL

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Business Development Lead (Pip...
Highland3.5out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Business Development Manager in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
South Carolina Department of C...
 
$364,000per year
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SAP
 
$302,850per year
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Marsh
 
$294,000per year
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Everpure
 
$240,000per year
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CIBC
 
$220,000per year
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Peterson Consulting
 
$200,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Business Development Managers near Chicago, IL

  1. Bensenville, IL
    $183,859 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $93,633 per year
  3. Naperville, IL
    $84,555 per year
  4. Peoria, IL
    $84,254 per year
  5. Elgin, IL
    $83,700 per year

Where can a Business Development Manager earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Business Development Manager get paid in Chicago, IL?

Business Development Intern

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Average $21.11 per hour

Business Development Manager II

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Average $108,980 per year

Junior Business Development Manager

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Average $74,912 per year

Senior Business Development Manager

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Average $139,364 per year