Curator, Zoo Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Curator, Zoo Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Curator, Zoo make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Curator, Zoo in Chicago, IL is $57,578. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,136 to $69,113, with most professionals earning between $41,450 and $79,614.

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10th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $41,450 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $49,136 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $57,578 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $69,113 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $79,614 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $49,136 10% $41,450 90% $79,614 75% $69,113 $57,578 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    2 - 4 years experience
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    5 + years experience
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69113
57578

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49136
69113
57578
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Curator, Zoo in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Curator, Zoo ranges from $49,136 to $69,113 with the average base salary of $57,578. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,136 to $69,113 with the average total cash compensation of $57,578.

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