As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wealth Manager in Chicago, IL is $149,431, equivalent to $72 per hour, $2,874 weekly, or $12,453 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Wealth Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Wealth Manager in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $133,587 to $190,039. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($141,137) and 75th percentile ($170,687), while top earners (90th percentile) make $190,039 per year. This $29,550 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Home Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Wealth Manager often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Wealth Manager 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
Wealth Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $133,587 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $141,137 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $149,431 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $170,687 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wealth Manager Salary $190,039 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
25% $141,137 10% $133,587 90% $190,039 75% $170,687 $149,431 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Wealth Manager ?

Wealth management is an investment-advisory discipline which incorporates financial planning, investment portfolio management and a number of aggregated financial services offered by a complex mix of asset managers, custodial banks, retail banks, financial planners and others. There is no equivalent of a stock exchange to consolidate the allocation of investments and promulgate fund pricing and as such it is considered a fragmented and decentralised industry. High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), small-business owners and families who desire the assistance of a credentialed financial advisory sp...

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    Trust Officer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Wealth Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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