Dive Instructor Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Dive Instructor make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dive Instructor in Chicago, IL is $46,556. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,510 to $56,577, with most professionals earning between $36,916 and $65,700.

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Complete copy of college transcript conferring Master's degree (master's transcript).

December 23, 2022

Complete copy of college transcript conferring Bachelor's degree (bachelor's transcript).

February 16, 2023

Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject sport.

February 22, 2023

Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of athletic equipment.

March 01, 2023

Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field.

April 03, 2023

Initiate and maintain a team program that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for the student-athlete and the team.

April 28, 2023

Deliver coaching instruction in various learning styles.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Dive Instructor in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

41510

56577

46556

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

45129

61791

50698

What is the average salary for Dive Instructor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dive Instructor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Dive Instructor ranges from $41,510 to $56,577 with the average base salary of $46,556. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,129 to $61,791 with the average total cash compensation of $50,698.

View Average Salary for Dive Instructor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$46,556	$41,510 - $56,577
Bonus	$4,142	$3,619 - $5,214
Total Pay	$50,698	$45,129 - $61,791

* 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.

Dive Instructor Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,510 - $56,577	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,510 - $56,577	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,462 - $56,511	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,494 - $56,555	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,494 - $56,555	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,643 - $55,394	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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