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Program manager salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Program Manager make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$81,060
16%
below national average
Average $81,060
Low $47,508
High $138,306

The average salary for a program manager is $81,060 per year in Chicago, IL. 308 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Program Manager job openings in Chicago, IL

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Strategic Programs Senior Mana...
Google4.3out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$186,000 - $270,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Program Manager in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
BCforward
 
$270,400per year
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HARVEY
 
$248,600per year
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Synectics Inc.
 
$205,561per year
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Realtor.com
 
$200,100per year
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bp
 
$200,000per year
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Burwood Group
 
$187,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Program Managers near Chicago, IL

  1. Springfield, IL
    $96,619 per year
  2. Naperville, IL
    $93,292 per year
  3. Peoria, IL
    $85,500 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $81,060 per year
  5. Palos Heights, IL
    $58,545 per year

Where can a Program Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Program Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Program Manager get paid in Chicago, IL?

Principal Program Manager

Job openings
Average $176,825 per year

Senior Program Manager

Job openings
Average $116,273 per year