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Senior project manager salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Senior Project Manager make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$118,414
9%
below national average
Average $118,414
Low $82,600
High $169,758

The average salary for a senior project manager is $118,414 per year in Chicago, IL. 308 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Senior Project Manager job openings in Chicago, IL

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Senior Project Manager - Medic...
Avalere Health3.7out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$100,000 - $110,000 a year
Full-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Project Manager in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Proclinical Staffing
 
$208,000per year
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GFT
 
$197,500per year
T5 Data Centers
 
$196,250per year
Trissential
 
$187,200per year
New York Technology Partners
 
$187,200per year
The Salem Group
 
$185,380per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Project Managers near Chicago, IL

  1. North Chicago, IL
    $163,014 per year
  2. Lombard, IL
    $158,169 per year
  3. Downers Grove, IL
    $142,979 per year
  4. Oakbrook Terrace, IL
    $123,133 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $118,414 per year

Where can a Senior Project Manager earn more?

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

Associate Project Manager

Job openings
Average $85,626 per year

Entry Level Project Manager

Job openings
Average $38,543 per year

Principal Project Manager

Job openings
Average $122,701 per year