How much does a Maintenance Lead make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Maintenance Lead in Chicago, IL is $124,934. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,669 to $147,494, with most professionals earning between $82,398 and $168,034.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Maintenance Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Maintenance Lead Salary $82,398 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Maintenance Lead Salary $102,669 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Maintenance Lead Salary $124,934 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Maintenance Lead Salary $147,494 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Maintenance Lead Salary $168,034 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $102,669 10% $82,398 90% $168,034 75% $147,494 $124,934 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Maintenance Lead

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Installation & Maintenance Technician Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
102669
147494
124934

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
108390
165189
135375
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Maintenance Lead in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Maintenance Lead ranges from $102,669 to $147,494 with the average base salary of $124,934. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,390 to $165,189 with the average total cash compensation of $135,375.

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