As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Location Manager in Illinois is $133,981, equivalent to $64 per hour, $2,577 weekly, or $11,165 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Location Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Location Manager in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $104,354 to $172,965. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($118,473) and 75th percentile ($154,386), while top earners (90th percentile) make $172,965 per year. This $35,913 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Sales and Marketing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Location Manager often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 34 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Location Manager 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
Location Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Location Manager Salary $104,354 IL September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Location Manager Salary $118,473 IL September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Location Manager Salary $133,981 IL September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Location Manager Salary $154,386 IL September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Location Manager Salary $172,965 IL September 01, 2026
25% $118,473 10% $104,354 90% $172,965 75% $154,386 $133,981 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Location Manager ?

The location manager is a member of the film crew responsible for finding and securing locations to be used, obtaining all fire, police and other governmental permits, and coordinating the logistics for the production to complete its work. They are also the public face of the production, and responsible for addressing issues that arise due to the production's impact on the community....

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $149,881 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $147,830 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $136,602 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $136,271 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $138,312 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $148,081 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $136,177 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $136,454 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $138,498 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $135,592 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Employee Relocation Representative IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Location Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree