As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Singer in Chicago, IL is $54,670, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,051 weekly, or $4,556 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Singer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Singer in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $40,413 to $65,369. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,208) and 75th percentile ($60,270), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,369 per year. This $13,062 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Communication Skills or InDesign, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Singer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 264 statewide for Singer 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
Singer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Singer Salary $40,413 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Singer Salary $47,208 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Singer Salary $54,670 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Singer Salary $60,270 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Singer Salary $65,369 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
25% $47,208 10% $40,413 90% $65,369 75% $60,270 $54,670 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Singer ?

Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice and augments regular speech by the use of sustained tonality, rhythm, and a variety of vocal techniques. A person who sings is called a singer or vocalist (in jazz and popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without accompaniment by musical instruments. Singing is often done in an ensemble of musicians, such as a choir of singers or a band of instrumentalists. Singers may perform as soloists or accompanied by anything from a single instrument (as in art song or some jazz style...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Singer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Singer ranges from $47,208 to $60,270 with the average base salary of $54,670. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,209 to $73,290 with the average total cash compensation of $64,358.
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