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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Process Lead in Chicago, IL is $88,796. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,316 to $100,593, with most professionals earning between $66,864 and $111,334.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Process Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Lead Salary $66,864 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Process Lead Salary $77,316 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Process Lead Salary $88,796 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Process Lead Salary $100,593 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Process Lead Salary $111,334 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $77,316 10% $66,864 90% $111,334 75% $100,593 $88,796 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Process Lead

    2 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Processing Equipment Operations Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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100593
88796

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
80551
106064
93606
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Lead in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Process Lead ranges from $77,316 to $100,593 with the average base salary of $88,796. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,551 to $106,064 with the average total cash compensation of $93,606.

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