Aviation Program Manager Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an Aviation Program Manager make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aviation Program Manager in Chicago, IL is $223,523. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $188,156 to $271,581, with most professionals earning between $155,957 and $315,335.

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Monitors assigned areas of the flight crew training program and associated records to ensure compliance with pertinent FAR's, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices.

December 14, 2022

Assures the assigned air carrier conducts flight crew training and testing required by appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), FAA approved training programs, and current testing standards.

January 20, 2023

Assists in the management of programs on assigned aircraft including designated examiners and/or Aircrew Program Designees (APD).

February 22, 2023

Management of an SMS in accordance with the guidance contained in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR Part 5 and Advisory Circular (AC) 120-92B.

March 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Aviation Program Manager in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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188156

271581

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

211951

337176

266676

What is the average salary for Aviation Program Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aviation Program Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Aviation Program Manager ranges from $188,156 to $271,581 with the average base salary of $223,523. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $211,951 to $337,176 with the average total cash compensation of $266,676.

View Average Salary for Aviation Program Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$223,523	$188,156 - $271,581
Bonus	$43,154	$23,795 - $65,595
Total Pay	$266,676	$211,951 - $337,176

* 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.

Aviation Program Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $189,214 - $273,108	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $189,214 - $273,108	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $188,999 - $272,797	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $189,143 - $273,004	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $189,143 - $273,004	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $184,908 - $266,892	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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