As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Client Manager in Chicago, IL is $68,395, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,315 weekly, or $5,700 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Client Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Client Manager in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $55,925 to $87,090. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,868) and 75th percentile ($78,181), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,090 per year. This $16,313 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Coaching or ATM, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Client Manager often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Client Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Client Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Client Manager Salary $55,925 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Client Manager Salary $61,868 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Client Manager Salary $68,395 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Client Manager Salary $78,181 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Client Manager Salary $87,090 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
25% $61,868 10% $55,925 90% $87,090 75% $78,181 $68,395 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Client Manager ?

An account manager is a person who works for a company and is responsible for the management of sales and relationships with particular customers. An account manager maintains the company's existing relationships with a client or group of clients, so that they will continue using the company for business. The account manager does not manage the daily running of the account itself. They manage the relationship with the client of the account(s) they are assigned to. Generally, a client will remain with one account manager throughout the duration of hiring the company. Account managers serve as t...

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