Project Manager Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 11 current project manager listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 11 disclosed ranges

$125,000/yr

$95,346$100,000 – $135,000 typical$165,000

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

Neuberger Bermanup to $165,000
Berkeley Research Groupup to $137,500
The Aspen Groupup to $135,000
Robert Halfup to $133,120
Cadila Global solutionup to $130,000

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Project Manager roles in Chicago that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Technical Project Manager - Private Markets

Neuberger Berman · Chicago, Illinois

$150,000 - $180,000

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IT Project Manager

Berkeley Research Group · Chicago, Illinois

$120,000 - $155,000

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Senior Information Technology Project Manager

The Aspen Group · Chicago, Illinois

$120,000 - $150,000

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Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Robert Half · Chicago, Illinois

$59.38 - $68.75

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Project Manager – Civil Engineering

Cadila Global solution · Chicago, Illinois

$120,000 - $140,000

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Project Manager - Light Industrial

Michael Page · Chicago, Illinois

$110,000 - $140,000

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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 11 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $125,000 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 Project Manager?

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