As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Infrastructure Administrator in Chicago, IL is $85,426, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,643 weekly, or $7,119 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Infrastructure Administrator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Infrastructure Administrator in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $69,821 to $91,771. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,258) and 75th percentile ($88,747), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,771 per year. This $11,489 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Azure, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Infrastructure Administrator often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Infrastructure Administrator 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
Infrastructure Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Infrastructure Administrator Salary $69,821 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Infrastructure Administrator Salary $77,258 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Infrastructure Administrator Salary $85,426 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Infrastructure Administrator Salary $88,747 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Infrastructure Administrator Salary $91,771 Chicago, IL May 01, 2026
25% $77,258 10% $69,821 90% $91,771 75% $88,747 $85,426 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Infrastructure Administrator jobs in Chicago, Illinois
Search More Infrastructure Administrator Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

Infrastructure Administrator

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Infrastructure Administrator job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Infrastructure Administrator.

Job Openings for Infrastructure Administrator in Chicago, IL

Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Infrastructure Administrator, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
77258
88747
85426

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
80288
98573
89004
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Infrastructure Administrator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Infrastructure Administrator ranges from $77,258 to $88,747 with the average base salary of $85,426. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,288 to $98,573 with the average total cash compensation of $89,004.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

77258
88747

 

About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Infrastructure Administrator Salary in popular cities: AuroraRockfordJoliet

Recently searched related titles: It Network Analyst

Jobs with a similar salary range to Infrastructure Administrator : System Adminstrator, Network Operations Coordinator, Network Admin