Project Manager Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 7 current project manager listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 7 disclosed ranges

$107,500/yr

$80,000small sample of 7$139,500

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

RSM US LLPup to $176,000
CST Academyup to $145,600
HighTower Advisorsup to $130,000
Solar Landscapeup to $125,000
Celarityup to $114,400

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Project Manager roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Enterprise Project Manager (Location Flexible)

RSM US LLP · Chicago, Illinois

$103,000 - $176,000

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Senior Project Manager, Marketing Operations

HighTower Advisors · Chicago, Illinois

$120,000 - $130,000

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Project Coordinator/Project Manager - Contract

CST Academy · Chicago, Illinois

$45 - $70

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Commercial Solar Project Manager

Solar Landscape · Chicago, IL

$90,000 - $125,000

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What moves Project Manager pay

Seniority

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

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same project manager 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 Project Manager make in Chicago?

Based on 7 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $107,500 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 Project Manager?

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