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Real estate associate salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Real Estate Associate make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$230,258
34%
above national average
Average $230,258
Low $134,616
High $393,852

The average salary for a real estate associate is $230,258 per year in Chicago, IL. 141 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Real Estate Associate job openings in Chicago, IL

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Risk Management - Real Estate ...
JPMorganChase3.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$125,000 - $140,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Real Estate Associate in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jones Day
 
$391,250per year
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Paul Hastings LLP
 
$350,000per year
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
 
$342,500per year
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Llp
 
$315,000per year
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DLA Piper
 
$312,500per year
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Mayer Brown LLP
 
$312,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Real Estate Associates near Chicago, IL

  1. Boston, MA
    $273,057 per year
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $264,455 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $243,687 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $230,258 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $224,601 per year

Where can a Real Estate Associate earn more?

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