NPD Manager Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a NPD Manager make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a NPD Manager in Chicago, IL is $149,389. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $130,264 to $171,952, with most professionals earning between $112,851 and $192,494.

Search NPD Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

2024 Compensation Trend

Benefits Consulting

Salary range for a NPD Manager

$130,264 to $171,952

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust NPD Manager Salary:
Select State
Select City in IL
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Chicago, Illinois

Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You

The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.

We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

What is a NPD Manager?

The NPD (New Product Development) Manager is responsible for leading and managing the process of developing new products from concept to launch. This includes identifying market opportunities, conducting market research, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop product concepts, managing the product development process, and ensuring that new products meet customer needs and company objectives. The NPD Manager also plays a key role in driving innovation, managing product portfolios, and ensuring that new products are delivered on time and within budget. Additionally, they are responsible for analyzing market trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to inform product development strategies and decisions. Overall, the NPD Manager is instrumental in driving the growth and success of the company through the development of new and innovative products.

See user submitted job responsibilities for NPD Manager.

Search NPD Manager Job Openings

Job Openings for NPD Manager in Chicago, IL

What does a NPD Manager do?

Common responsibilities of a NPD Manager

Develop and manage NPD budgets, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of resources.

September 08, 2023

Identify and mitigate risks associated with NPD projects, proactively addressing potential challenges.

September 13, 2023

Lead the development and implementation of new product development (NPD) strategies and plans.

September 18, 2023

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, R&D, and manufacturing, to drive NPD projects forward.

September 25, 2023

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for new product development.

October 01, 2023

Oversee the creation of product specifications, prototypes, and testing procedures.

October 15, 2023

Monitor and evaluate the performance of new products in the market, making recommendations for improvements or modifications.

November 03, 2023

Conduct market research and analysis to identify new product opportunities and consumer trends.

November 15, 2023

Provide leadership and mentorship to NPD team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

November 15, 2023

Manage the NPD process from concept to commercialization, ensuring timely and successful product launches.

November 24, 2023

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

NPD Manager Salary By Experience Levels in Chicago, IL

How much should you be earning in NPD Manager in Chicago, IL based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for NPD Manager in Chicago, IL

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

NPD Manager Salary By Level of Education in Chicago, IL

Do you know how much should you be paid for a NPD Manager position in Chicago, IL based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for NPD Manager in Chicago, IL and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for NPD Manager in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

130264

171952

149389

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

139895

193958

163567

What is the average salary for NPD Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of NPD Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for NPD Manager ranges from $130,264 to $171,952 with the average base salary of $149,389. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,895 to $193,958 with the average total cash compensation of $163,567.

View Average Salary for NPD Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$149,389	$130,264 - $171,952
Bonus	$14,178	$9,631 - $22,006
Total Pay	$163,567	$139,895 - $193,958

* 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.

NPD Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,264 - $171,952	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,264 - $171,952	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,113 - $171,752	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,214 - $171,885	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,214 - $171,885	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,541 - $168,358	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

See salaries for NPD Manager in locations close to Chicago, IL. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

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...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to NPD Manager in Chicago, IL

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE NPD Project Manager	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $107,690	MAXIMUM SALARY $133,866
JOB TITLE NPD Engineer	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $75,287	MAXIMUM SALARY $96,905

The NPD Manager job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Chicago, IL that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.