How much does a Chief Business Officer make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Business Officer in Chicago, IL is $188,823. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $150,584 to a high of $227,754, with most professionals earning between $168,807 and $209,201.

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Chief Business Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Business Officer Salary $150,584 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Business Officer Salary $168,807 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Business Officer Salary $188,823 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Business Officer Salary $209,201 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Business Officer Salary $227,754 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $168,807 10% $150,584 90% $227,754 75% $209,201 $188,823 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Business Officer ?

Chief business officer (CBO) is the position of the top operating executive of growing commercial companies or an academic/research institution (such as a university, college, institute, or teaching hospital). In the commercial space, CBO shows leadership in deal making experience with a clear record of results and ultimate transactional responsibility. In higher education, the titles of vice president, associate dean, assistant dean, and director are also used for the role of the chief business officer...

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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 Chief Business Officer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Chief Business Officer ranges from $168,807 to $209,201 with the average base salary of $188,823. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $193,334 to $256,882 with the average total cash compensation of $223,170.

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