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Office administrator salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does an Office Administrator make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$23.36
10%
above national average
Average $23.36
Low $16.90
High $32.31

The average salary for a office administrator is $23.36 per hour in Chicago, IL. 88 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Office Administrator job openings in Chicago, IL

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Office Administrator - Pulmona...
University of Illinois4.2out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$28.98 - $36.75 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Office Administrator in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
McDermott Will & Schulte
 
$227,000per year
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Wilson Elser
 
$167,500per year
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Insight Global
 
$155,000per year
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Honigman LLP
 
$137,500per year
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Sompo International
 
$110,000per year
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Abacus Technology
 
$95,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Office Administrators near Chicago, IL

  1. Plainfield, IL
    $23.89 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $23.36 per hour
  3. Elk Grove Village, IL
    $23.36 per hour
  4. Morton Grove, IL
    $22.78 per hour
  5. Schaumburg, IL
    $22.18 per hour

Where can an Office Administrator earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Office Administrator get paid in Chicago, IL?

Entry Level Office Administrator

Job openings
Average $21.91 per hour

Junior Office Administrator

Job openings
Average $26.43 per hour