Account Executive Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 5 current account executive listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 5 disclosed ranges

$80,000/yr

$72,500small sample of 5$147,500

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

QADup to $147,500
Klirup to $140,000
Michael Pageup to $80,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Account Executive roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Account Executive - Champion AI

QAD · Chicago, Illinois

$135,000 - $160,000

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Strategic Account Executive - USA

Klir · Chicago, Illinois

$130,000 - $150,000

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Sales Account Executive | Chicago

Michael Page · Chicago, Illinois

$70,000 - $90,000

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Sales Account Executive | Chicago, IL

Michael Page · Chicago, Illinois

$60,000 - $85,000

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Sales Account Executive | Chicago, IL

Michael Page · Chicago, Illinois

$60,000 - $85,000

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What moves Account Executive pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior account executive roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same account executive title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Chicago offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Account Executive make in Chicago?

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $80,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Account Executive?

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