How much does a Financial Aid Manager make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Financial Aid Manager in Chicago, IL is $101,530. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $84,417 to $121,675, with most professionals earning between $68,837 and $140,015.

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What is the average salary for Financial Aid Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Financial Aid Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Financial Aid Manager ranges from $84,417 to $121,675 with the average base salary of $101,530. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,417 to $121,675 with the average total cash compensation of $101,530.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $101,530 $84,417 - $121,675
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $101,530 $84,417 - $121,675
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,417 - $121,675 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,417 - $121,675 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,319 - $121,533 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,385 - $121,627 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,385 - $121,627 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,653 - $119,131 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Associate Financial Aid Director LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $56,849 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,895
JOB TITLE Patient Financial Aid Counselor LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $36,843 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,213
JOB TITLE Financial Aid LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $43,346 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,372
JOB TITLE College Associate Financial Aid Director LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $56,850 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,900
JOB TITLE University Associate Financial Aid Director LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $56,890 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,890
JOB TITLE Financial Aid Advisor LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $45,210 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,130
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