Real estate associate salary in Chicago, IL

The average salary for a Real Estate Associate is $224,437 per year in Chicago, IL. This figure is based on 130 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 23, 2026.

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Real Estate Associate salaries in Chicago, IL typically range between a low of $130,510 and a high of $385,963 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Real Estate Associate in Chicago, IL include Boston, MA at $268,624 per year, Atlanta, GA at $263,774 per year, and New York, NY at $240,604 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Real Estate Associate in Chicago, IL include Jones Day ($391,250 per year) and Seyfarth Shaw LLP ($342,500 per year).