Recreation Specialist Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Recreation Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Recreation Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Recreation Specialist in Chicago, IL is $63,497. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,390 to $72,373, with most professionals earning between $51,829 and $80,454.

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10th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $51,829 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $57,390 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $63,497 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $72,373 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Recreation Specialist Salary $80,454 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $57,390 10% $51,829 90% $80,454 75% $72,373 $63,497 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Recreation Specialist


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Recreational Therapy Director


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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63497

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57390
72373
63497
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Recreation Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Recreation Specialist ranges from $57,390 to $72,373 with the average base salary of $63,497. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,390 to $72,373 with the average total cash compensation of $63,497.

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

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