As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Load Planner in Chicago, IL is $47,108, equivalent to $23 per hour, $906 weekly, or $3,926 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Load Planner in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Load Planner in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $38,786 to $58,107. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,752) and 75th percentile ($52,866), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,107 per year. This $10,114 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 Load Planner often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Load Planner 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
Load Planner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Load Planner Salary $38,786 Chicago, IL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Load Planner Salary $42,752 Chicago, IL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Load Planner Salary $47,108 Chicago, IL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Load Planner Salary $52,866 Chicago, IL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Load Planner Salary $58,107 Chicago, IL August 01, 2026
25% $42,752 10% $38,786 90% $58,107 75% $52,866 $47,108 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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