Applications Lead Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does an Applications Lead make in Chicago, IL? The average Applications Lead salary in Chicago, IL is $144,387 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $127,830 and $159,413. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Clinical Applications Specialist
CDL NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES LLC - TOWNSHIP OF BRICK , NJ
Immediately Hiring – PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Clinical Applications Specialist. Are you looking to advance your career. At CDL Nuclear, we’ve been
- 56 days ago
IS Applications Analyst - Resolute Professional Billing
South Shore Health - WEYMOUTH , MA
Job Description Summary. We are seeking an experienced Professional Billing (PB) Resolute Applications Analyst to join our IS team. Reporting to the Access & Re
- 26 days ago
Applications Systems Lead
Legacy Health - PORTLAND , OR
Applications Systems Lead. US-OR-PORTLAND. Job ID. 25-41951. Type. Regular Full-Time. System Office 1919 Building. Overview. Remote Position (OR/WA Only). . Th
- 15 days ago
Applications Support Manager
The Middlesex Corporation - LITTLETON , MA
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded
- 2 days ago
Principal Architect - Applications & Data
SCA Health - MYRTLE POINT , OR
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- 4 days ago
Enterprise Architect - Applications & Integration
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- 3 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Applications Lead in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Applications Lead ranges from $127,830 to $159,413 with the average base salary of $144,387. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,633 to $173,445 with the average total cash compensation of $153,745.

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