Content Marketing Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Content Marketing Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Content Marketing Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $78,921 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $70,227 and $88,942. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Digital & Content Marketing Specialist

Diverse Marketing - Dallas , TX

We are seeking a talented Digital & Content Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic team at Diverse Marketing! As a Digital & Content Specialist, you will develop, implement, and manage digital ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

Content Marketing Specialist

Twin Valley - Clearwater , KS

Content Marketing Specialist Department: Marketing & Sales Reports To: Director, Marketing & Sales Typical Hours Full-time Those Supervised: None FLSA Status: Non-exempt Travel Required? Percentage

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 19 days ago

SEO & Content Marketing Specialist

Ray Allen Manufacturing - Colorado Springs , CO

We are looking for a SEO & Content Marketing Specialist with a strong emphasis on SEO optimization, particularly for product and category pages. This role requires a strategic thinker who can ...

LinkedIn - 25 days ago

Social Content Marketing Specialist

Black Star Hospitality Group - Las Vegas , NV

Vision insurance Social Content Marketing Specialist General Summary We seek a Social Content Marketing Specialist to nurture a strong industry network, increase awareness, and develop an enviable ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 36 days ago

Content Marketing Specialist (San Diego, CA only)

Whova - San Diego , CA

Join one of the fastest-growing companies in San Diego as a Content Marketing Specialist to further expand our market and customer base and revolutionize the event industry. This is an exciting ...

LinkedIn - 36 days ago

Sr. Content Marketing Specialist

CREATIVE WERKS LLC - Elk Grove Village , IL

The Content Marketing Lead will serve as a critical part of the Business Development team assisting in brand and marketing materials, sales pitch decks, tradeshow events, and website development and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 11 days ago

What does a Content Marketing Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Content Marketing Specialist

Assists with graphic design elements (designing, formatting and updating) associated with the content delivery process of print/offline materials.

January 03, 2023

Editing and proofreading a wide range of marketing materials and copy, including those written by non-native English speakers.

January 21, 2023

Develops specialized project plans and steps to execute marketing strategies including establishing performance metrics, preparing creative briefs, estimating costs, managing time schedules, stakeholder reviews and more.

March 20, 2023

Works collaboratively with marketing and communications staff in developing and implementing an integrated content marketing strategy to include a media plan, creative campaigns and other print and digital marketing initiatives.

April 01, 2023

Create and copy-edit marketing materials to align brand voice and personality with marketing campaigns, creative briefs, emails, and other communications.

April 17, 2023

Monitors web traffic and reports on content measurement using a combination of web analytic tools and metrics.

April 19, 2023

Collaborates with brand Marketing and Creative Marketing team to review brand website strategic approaches ensuring best practice and maximizing effectiveness of our website presence and content.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Content Marketing Specialist in Chicago, IL

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70227

88942

78921

Average Total Cash Compensation

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71932

93614

81765

What is the average salary for Content Marketing Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Content Marketing Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Content Marketing Specialist ranges from $70,227 to $88,942 with the average base salary of $78,921. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,932 to $93,614 with the average total cash compensation of $81,765.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$78,921	$70,227 - $88,942
Bonus	$2,845	$1,705 - $4,672
Total Pay	$81,765	$71,932 - $93,614

* 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.

Content Marketing Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,622 - $89,442	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,622 - $89,442	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,542 - $89,340	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,595 - $89,408	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,595 - $89,408	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,015 - $87,406	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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