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Restaurant manager salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

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

Average base salary

$69,632
14%
above national average
Average $69,632
Low $53,927
High $89,912

The average salary for a restaurant manager is $69,632 per year in Chicago, IL. 369 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Restaurant Manager job openings in Chicago, IL

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General Manager - Restaurant
Chicago, IL
$70,000.00 - $96,778.52 a year
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Restaurant Manager in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group
 
$135,200per year
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Diag Partners
 
$100,000per year
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Confidential Posting
 
$95,625per year
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The Chef Agency
 
$91,250per year
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Doc B's Restaurant
 
$91,000per year
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BLT Restaurant Group
 
$85,833per year
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Highest paying cities for Restaurant Managers near Chicago, IL

  1. Chicago, IL
    $69,632 per year
  2. Oak Brook, IL
    $67,602 per year
  3. Skokie, IL
    $64,461 per year
  4. Naperville, IL
    $63,119 per year
  5. Schaumburg, IL
    $62,520 per year

Where can a Restaurant Manager earn more?

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

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job openings
Average $61,895 per year

Junior Restaurant Manager

Job openings
Average $70,079 per year

Senior Restaurant Manager

Job openings
Average $64,244 per year