Building Consultant Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Building Consultant make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Building Consultant in Chicago, IL is $69,087. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,531 to $80,190, with most professionals earning between $52,742 and $90,298.

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Common responsibilities of a Building Consultant

Prepare and present reports and presentations of findings that document the existing conditions and evaluate future risks and provide recommendations for rehabilitation and/or maintenance.

August 03, 2022

Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals prepared by third parties for conformance with good building practice with respect to water intrusion, air leakage, vapor diffusion, thermal performance and differential movement.

December 08, 2022

Actively participates in Business Development activities, including client meetings, presentations, and appropriate conferences.

January 12, 2023

Understanding of building science and thermal analysis concepts as well as a knowledge of modeling building performance and sustainability.

February 27, 2023

Management of these complex assignments includes but is not limited to site visits, generation of a complex scope of damages, high value cost estimating, project management and high stakes negotiations.

March 02, 2023

Provide technical advice to clients, discuss progress of work, and manage project teams -Provide technical design input parameters for the development of design and construction documentation -Participate in building asset evaluation and management projects, including property condition assessment, reserve studies, pre-purchase surveys, and asset management for Building Enclosures -Occasionally initiate, and regularly assist with marketing activities, participate in marketing presentations, and preparation of proposal and new project efforts as required or assigned -Make contributions to company knowledge management and practice systems -Contribute to the firm's reputation in the market and maintain client base and relationships -Complete building enclosure commissioning projects.

April 01, 2023

Participate with a team of professionals on efficiency programs funded by national, state and private research organizations that promote energy efficiency and sustainability.

April 02, 2023

Attend meetings and mediations with clients and others to gather project information or present PFCS work, in coordination with the Technical Expert or Project Coordinator.

April 16, 2023

Assist with the preparation of plans, designs, calculations, analyses in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings, and other specifications.

April 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Building Consultant in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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60531

80190

69087

Average Total Cash Compensation

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60542

80410

69217

What is the average salary for Building Consultant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Building Consultant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Building Consultant ranges from $60,531 to $80,190 with the average base salary of $69,087. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,542 to $80,410 with the average total cash compensation of $69,217.

View Average Salary for Building Consultant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,087	$60,531 - $80,190
Bonus	$130	$11 - $220
Total Pay	$69,217	$60,542 - $80,410

* 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.

Building Consultant Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,531 - $80,190	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,531 - $80,190	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,461 - $80,097	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,508 - $80,159	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,508 - $80,159	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,266 - $78,514	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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