MEAL Officer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a MEAL Officer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a MEAL Officer in Chicago, IL is $48,944. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,103 to $55,017, with most professionals earning between $39,696 and $60,546.

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What is a MEAL Officer?

The MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Officer is responsible for designing and implementing systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of programs and projects within an organization. They collect and analyze data to assess the progress and outcomes of activities, and ensure that accountability and learning mechanisms are in place to improve program performance. The MEAL Officer also supports the development of program strategies and provides recommendations for improvement based on their findings. Additionally, they may be responsible for reporting on program results to internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, as well as a commitment to promoting accountability and learning within the organization.

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What does a MEAL Officer do?

Common responsibilities of a MEAL Officer

Collecting and analyzing data to track progress and outcomes of programs.

September 07, 2023

Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for programs and projects.

September 08, 2023

Collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to integrate monitoring, evaluation, and learning into program design and implementation.

September 23, 2023

Ensuring compliance with donor and organizational monitoring and evaluation requirements.

September 25, 2023

Developing and implementing accountability mechanisms to ensure that the needs and feedback of beneficiaries are considered in program design and implementation.

October 15, 2023

Identifying and documenting best practices and lessons learned from programs and projects.

October 23, 2023

Contributing to the development of program strategies and proposals based on evidence and learning from past activities.

November 07, 2023

Designing and conducting assessments and evaluations to measure the impact and effectiveness of programs.

November 22, 2023

Reporting on program performance and impact to internal and external stakeholders.

November 25, 2023

Providing technical support and capacity building to staff and partners on monitoring, evaluation, and learning methodologies.

November 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for MEAL Officer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

44103

55017

48944

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44635

56067

49721

What is the average salary for MEAL Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of MEAL Officer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for MEAL Officer ranges from $44,103 to $55,017 with the average base salary of $48,944. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,635 to $56,067 with the average total cash compensation of $49,721.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$48,944	$44,103 - $55,017
Bonus	$776	$531 - $1,049
Total Pay	$49,721	$44,635 - $56,067

* 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.

MEAL Officer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,103 - $55,017	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,103 - $55,017	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,052 - $54,953	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,086 - $54,996	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,086 - $54,996	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,181 - $53,867	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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