As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Harbormaster in Chicago, IL is $58,534, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,126 weekly, or $4,878 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Harbormaster in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Harbormaster in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $47,916 to $67,817. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,976) and 75th percentile ($63,393), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,817 per year. This $10,417 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Data Entry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Harbormaster often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 264 statewide for Harbormaster 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
Harbormaster Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Harbormaster Salary $47,916 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Harbormaster Salary $52,976 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Harbormaster Salary $58,534 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Harbormaster Salary $63,393 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Harbormaster Salary $67,817 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
25% $52,976 10% $47,916 90% $67,817 75% $63,393 $58,534 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Harbormaster ?

A harbourmaster (or harbormaster, see spelling differences) is an official responsible for enforcing the regulations of a particular harbour or port, in order to ensure the safety of navigation, the security of the harbour and the correct operation of the port facilities....

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