Tour Guide Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Tour Guide Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Tour Guide make in Chicago, IL? The average Tour Guide salary in Chicago, IL is $70,416 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,747 and $80,339. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $51,944 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $60,747 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $70,416 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $80,339 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Tour Guide Salary $89,373 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25% $60,747 10% $51,944 90% $89,373 75% $80,339 $70,416 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Student Employee, Admissions Office and Tour Guide

Joliet Junior College - Joliet, IL

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Tour Guide for Boat & Segways

Chestnut Mtn Ski Resort LLC - Galena, IL

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Lifespan - Providence, RI

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What is a Tour Guide ?

A tour guide (U.S.) or a tourist guide (European) is a person who provides assistance, information on cultural, historical and contemporary heritage to people on organized tours and individual clients at educational establishments, religious and historical sites, museums, and at venues of other significant interest, attractions sites....

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Job Openings for Tour Guide in Chicago, IL
  • Joliet Junior College - Joliet, IL
    Position Title. Student Employee, Admissions Office and Tour Guide. Job Description. POSITION TITLE: Admissions Office Student Employee & Tour Guide. STATU...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Chestnut Mtn Ski Resort LLC - Galena, IL
    Job Description. Job Description. Tour Guide. Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun doing it. Thi...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Lifespan - Providence, RI
    Cardiac Sonographer. Lifespan. Providence, RI. As Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, Lifespan is dedicated to improving the health ...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Genie Healthcare - Saint Marie, MT
    RN - Long Term Care (Nights) Sault St. Marie, MI $2440/wk. Duration : 13 weeks. Shift : 12 hours Nights(3X12). Job Summary. We are seeking a skilled and co...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Naven Health - Kearney, NE
    A nationwide network of infusion nurses, at the ready. Delivering an exceptional infusion experience, everywhere. Delivering on our unyielding commitment, ...
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    Tour Guide

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Travel Coordinator

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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80339
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
61373
82324
71574
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tour Guide in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Tour Guide ranges from $60,747 to $80,339 with the average base salary of $70,416. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,373 to $82,324 with the average total cash compensation of $71,574.

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About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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

Tour Guide Salary in popular cities: Aurora, Rockford, Joliet

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