Sustainability Director Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Sustainability Director Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Sustainability Director make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sustainability Director in Chicago, IL is $265,289. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $215,090 to $337,682, with most professionals earning between $169,387 and $403,593.

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10th Percentile Sustainability Director Salary $169,387 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sustainability Director Salary $215,090 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sustainability Director Salary $265,289 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sustainability Director Salary $337,682 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sustainability Director Salary $403,593 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $215,090 10% $169,387 90% $403,593 75% $337,682 $265,289 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Base Salary

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215090
337682
265289

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
246427
458718
339412
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sustainability Director in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Sustainability Director ranges from $215,090 to $337,682 with the average base salary of $265,289. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $246,427 to $458,718 with the average total cash compensation of $339,412.

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Sustainability Director Salary in popular cities: Aurora, Rockford, Joliet

Skills associated with Sustainability Director: Corporate+

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