Benefits Account Manager Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Benefits Account Manager make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Benefits Account Manager in Chicago, IL is $114,495. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $82,804 to a high of $150,917, with most professionals earning between $97,906 and $133,559.

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Provides professional and courteous service to clients, carrier representatives, business partners, and HUB colleagues, resulting in a rate of account retention that meets or exceeds expectations.

January 08, 2023

Assist Account Executive(s) in the preparation and delivery of Annual Stewardship Reports (performance summaries) as well as experience/utilization reporting and claim reporting for clients.

January 09, 2023

Prepare and execute all benefit communication to book of clients on compliance, completed renewals and plan changes.

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Average Salary Range for Benefits Account Manager in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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97906

133559

114495

Average Total Cash Compensation

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109616

161537

131493

What is the average salary for Benefits Account Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Benefits Account Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Benefits Account Manager ranges from $97,906 to $133,559 with the average base salary of $114,495. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,616 to $161,537 with the average total cash compensation of $131,493.

View Average Salary for Benefits Account Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$114,495	$97,906 - $133,559
Bonus	$16,998	$11,709 - $27,977
Total Pay	$131,493	$109,616 - $161,537

* 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.

Benefits Account Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,906 - $133,559	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,906 - $133,559	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,793 - $133,404	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,869 - $133,508	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,869 - $133,508	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,860 - $130,768	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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