How much does a Language Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Language Specialist in Chicago, IL is $65,937. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,477 to a high of $85,426, with most professionals earning between $57,321 and $76,138.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Language Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Language Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Language Specialist ranges from $57,321 to $76,138 with the average base salary of $65,937. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,406 to $77,885 with the average total cash compensation of $66,721.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $65,937 $57,321 - $76,138
Bonus $784 $1,085 - $1,747
Total Pay $66,721 $58,406 - $77,885
* 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 $57,321 - $76,138 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,321 - $76,138 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,254 - $76,050 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,299 - $76,109 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,299 - $76,109 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,123 - $74,547 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE Language Analyst LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $57,321 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,138
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