How much does a Head of Marketing make in Chicago, IL? The average Head of Marketing salary in Chicago, IL is $319,460 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $278,826 and $371,574. 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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Decagon AI, Inc. - San Francisco , CA
About the Role: We're looking for a Head of Growth Marketing to drive customer acquisition, engagement, and retention at Decagon. In this role, you'll own the entire growth marketing funnel ...
JobLeads - 6 days ago
Beautiful.ai - San Francisco , CA
About the role We're seeking a data-driven, innovative, and results-oriented Head of Growth & Performance Marketing to spearhead customer acquisition, optimize product-led funnels, and accelerate ...
JobLeads - 29 days ago
Samsung Electronics Perú - Mountain View , CA
The Director Product Marketing, US Digital Health will report to the Head of Digital Health Marketing and is responsible for driving US product marketing for Samsung Health apps and services. Role ...
JobLeads - 18 days ago
Shardeum - San Francisco , CA
The Marketing Strategy & Ops Lead will define and track key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and stay up to date on industry trends and best practices. They ...
JobLeads - 1 day ago
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc - Sunnyvale , CA
This is a strategic leadership role requiring a deep understanding of brand marketing, sponsorship ... As the Head of Brand Sponsorships, you will be responsible for developing and executing a ...
JobLeads - 1 day ago
Volt Capital - Palo Alto , CA
As our Head of Business Development and Growth, you'll be the architect behind our go-to-market ... Collaborate with marketing and product teams to craft compelling narratives that resonate with both ...
JobLeads - 14 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 Head of Marketing in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Head of Marketing ranges from $278,826 to $371,574 with the average base salary of $319,460. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $343,629 to $495,674 with the average total cash compensation of $408,175.

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