How much does a Lead Baker make in Chicago, IL? The average Lead Baker salary in Chicago, IL is $73,112 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $63,248 and $83,321. 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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Buffkin / Baker - Memphis , TN
Our client is seeking a skilled and compassionate full-time Nephrologist to join our team in delivering value-based care to patients with kidney diseases. The ideal candidate will be passionate about ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Kopos & Baker, Inc. - Paramount , CA
Lead process improvement projects to achieve world-class performance. * Develop, maintain and update models that forecast performance under various economic conditions and market scenarios. * Drive ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
Innovation Bakers - Fullerton , CA
Innovation Bakers Innovation Bakers is a rapidly growing commercial bakery in Southern California ... Lead and maintain a capable, trained, and equipped maintenance department able to sustain plant ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Shaw Bakers - Sonoma , CA
The Safety Manager at Shaw Bakers is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing ... Able to lead objective and thorough investigations in your quest to find the root cause of a ...
LinkedIn - 19 days ago
Nonni's Bakery - Glendale , AZ
Lead process improvement initiatives to increase production efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality. Implement lean manufacturing techniques. * Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Uniti Med - Baker City , OR
Uniti Med is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Baker City, Oregon. Job ... Tell us where you want to go and let our experienced staff lead the way! Benefits * Referral bonus
Vivian Health - 12 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 Lead Baker in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Lead Baker ranges from $63,248 to $83,321 with the average base salary of $73,112. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,432 to $84,537 with the average total cash compensation of $74,800.

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