How much does a Brand Strategist make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Brand Strategist in Chicago, IL is $110,960. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $87,483 to a high of $135,293, with most professionals earning between $98,671 and $123,697.

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Brand Strategist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Brand Strategist Salary $87,483 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Brand Strategist Salary $98,671 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Brand Strategist Salary $110,960 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Brand Strategist Salary $123,697 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Brand Strategist Salary $135,293 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $98,671 10% $87,483 90% $135,293 75% $123,697 $110,960 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Brand Strategist ?

A strategist is a person with responsibility for the formulation and implementation of a strategy. Strategy generally involves setting goals, determining actions to achieve the goals, and mobilizing resources to execute the actions. A strategy describes how the ends (goals) will be achieved by the means (resources). The senior leadership of an organization is generally tasked with determining strategy. Strategy can be intended or can emerge as a pattern of activity as the organization adapts to its environment or competes. It involves activities such as strategic planning and strategic thinki...

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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 Brand Strategist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Brand Strategist ranges from $98,671 to $123,697 with the average base salary of $110,960. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,034 to $132,864 with the average total cash compensation of $117,777.

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