Admissions Advisor Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does an Admissions Advisor make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Admissions Advisor in Chicago, IL is $57,624. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,492 to $65,053, with most professionals earning between $45,910 and $71,817.

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What does an Admissions Advisor do?

Common responsibilities of an Admissions Advisor

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline.

February 27, 2023

Maintains accurate and timely recordkeeping of activities and statuses related to prospective students in the student information and lead management systems.

February 28, 2023

Participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment events such as high school visits, college fairs and other various off campus meetings to promote the College.

December 01, 2022

Collaborate with marketing and recruiter to ensure that Information Sessions are well designed to attract prospective students and that publications (electronic and print) are current and accurate.

January 25, 2023

Demonstrate skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public.

April 23, 2023

Provide excellent customer service to potential students through consistent and effective outreach and follow-up.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Admissions Advisor in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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51492

65053

57624

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

51516

65060

57639

What is the average salary for Admissions Advisor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Admissions Advisor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Admissions Advisor ranges from $51,492 to $65,053 with the average base salary of $57,624. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,516 to $65,060 with the average total cash compensation of $57,639.

View Average Salary for Admissions Advisor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,624	$51,492 - $65,053
Bonus	$15	$24 - $6
Total Pay	$57,639	$51,516 - $65,060

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Admissions Advisor Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,782 - $65,419	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,782 - $65,419	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,723 - $65,345	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,762 - $65,394	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,762 - $65,394	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,603 - $63,930	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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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 most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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