IT Manager Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does an IT Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average IT Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $154,594 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $140,053 and $169,255. 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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IT Systems Development Supervisor
Great West Casualty Company - SIOUX CITY , IA
This position offers an optional hybrid work schedule, with three days working in the office and two days working remotely. Are you an experienced IT profession
- 35 days ago
IT SOX Compliance Senior
DISH - ENGLEWOOD , CO
Company Summary. DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite televisio
- 117 days ago
Manager - Retail IT
Aloha Petroleum - HONOLULU , HI
Job Description. Summary. We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee the company’s technology infrastructure, support critical business applications, a
- 10 days ago
Manager, Internal Audit - IT
FM - JOHNSTON , RI
FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk man
- 1 day ago
IT Audit Support Analyst
Guidehouse - WASHINGTON , DC
Job Family. Technology Consulting. Travel Required. None. Clearance Required. Active Top Secret (TS). What You Will Do. The IT Audit Support Analyst wil
- 5 days ago
IT Staffing Account Manager
Envision LLC - PHOENIX , AZ
IT Staffing Account Manager. Summary. Envision is seeking to add a Business Development / Account Manager to our Phoenix, AZ branch, with 3+ years’ experience i
- 36 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 IT Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for IT Manager ranges from $140,053 to $169,255 with the average base salary of $154,594. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $149,778 to $188,289 with the average total cash compensation of $168,079.

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Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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