Desktop Architect Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Desktop Architect make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Desktop Architect in Chicago, IL is $184,822. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $157,089 to a high of $214,375, with most professionals earning between $170,305 and $200,291.

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Assist other team members to troubleshoot complex customer problems to resolution or escalation.

June 09, 2022

Plans, conducts and oversees the technical aspects of projects.

October 11, 2022

Performs and evaluates cost analyses and vendor comparisons for large scale projects to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations.

December 25, 2022

Recommends moderately complex system(s) investment(s) to management and customers based on results of assessment of current and future performance, stability, and systems management/life cycle issues.

January 06, 2023

Design for and maintain a Remote Desktop Server farm.

January 26, 2023

Meet or exceed SLAs.

October 21, 2022

Installation and configuration of SCCM server - Site server, Primary site server configuration, Secondary site and Distribution Points.

February 23, 2023

Manage the endpoint components/systems used by EUE and other functions for daily operations, compliance, and desktop security.

February 24, 2023

Create / Update Systems Documentation and Operations Standards / Procedures.

March 10, 2023

Interact with manufactures and vendors to understand device and service offerings, and product limitations.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Desktop Architect in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

170305

200291

184822

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

183732

224181

201846

What is the average salary for Desktop Architect in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Desktop Architect in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Desktop Architect ranges from $170,305 to $200,291 with the average base salary of $184,822. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $183,732 to $224,181 with the average total cash compensation of $201,846.

View Average Salary for Desktop Architect as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$184,822	$170,305 - $200,291
Bonus	$17,024	$13,426 - $23,889
Total Pay	$201,846	$183,732 - $224,181

* 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.

Desktop Architect Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,263 - $201,418	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,263 - $201,418	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,068 - $201,189	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,198 - $201,341	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,198 - $201,341	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $167,365 - $196,833	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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