Communications Consultant Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Communications Consultant Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Communications Consultant make in Chicago, IL?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Communications Consultant in Chicago, IL is $131,336. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $112,444 to a high of $147,782, with most professionals earning between $121,447 and $139,944.

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10th Percentile Communications Consultant Salary $112,444 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Communications Consultant Salary $121,447 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Communications Consultant Salary $131,336 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Communications Consultant Salary $139,944 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Communications Consultant Salary $147,782 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
25% $121,447 10% $112,444 90% $147,782 75% $139,944 $131,336 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Communications Representative III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Communications Consultant

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Communications Representative V

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Communications Consultant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Communications Consultant ranges from $121,447 to $139,944 with the average base salary of $131,336. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,355 to $168,243 with the average total cash compensation of $149,768.

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