Power Plant Manager Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Power Plant Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average Power Plant Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $163,852 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $150,111 and $182,002. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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As a Nuclear Power Plant Procedure Writer you will: * Develop and execute a plan for creating ... Procedure Manager in establishing department goals and cost estimates that result in budgeted ...

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Assistant Plant Manager

Holliday Rock - San Fernando Valley , CA

May require the ability to repair machinery, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment ... A plant manager is responsible for the accurate weighing and mixing of aggregates, cement, and ...

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Renewyx - Fresno , CA

... Plant Operator to join their team ... This candidate reports directly to facility management, the successful candidate will assume a ...

LinkedIn - 44 days ago

(ISP) Inside Plant RF/Fiber/Power Technician/Installer/Lead - Level I through Level IV

SRI Telecom - San Jose , CA

Description of Role SRI Telecom is looking for an Outside Plant Telecommunications Construction ... Assessment must be performed by an Operations Manager, Skill Level 4 Technician, or Instructor ...

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Demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the venue, the brand and the Company.

September 21, 2022

Provide technical support to various plant personnel in making decisions involving modifications and changes to plant systems, scheduling equipment repairs to avoid interference with other systems, programming techniques to implement new functions, and actions to resolve equipment failures.

October 10, 2022

Assist Director to ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, which will require an on-going commitment to continuing education and familiarity with changes in labor laws and regulations.

November 17, 2022

Communicates regularly with Management and all site personnel, both individually and as a group, to ensure excellent two-way communication concerning operational and maintenance issues.

February 23, 2023

Prepares and continually evaluates the engineering department budget and/or makes recommendations to the Plant Manager relative to optimize plant efficiency and capital budgets.

March 18, 2023

Manage day-to-day activities of the sales strategy in the categories of promotion, engagement and conversion.

March 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Power Plant Manager in Chicago, IL

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What is the average salary for Power Plant Manager in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Power Plant Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Power Plant Manager ranges from $150,111 to $182,002 with the average base salary of $163,852. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,707 to $200,072 with the average total cash compensation of $176,564.

View Average Salary for Power Plant Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$163,852	$150,111 - $182,002
Bonus	$12,711	$5,596 - $18,070
Total Pay	$176,564	$155,707 - $200,072

* 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.

Power Plant Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,955 - $183,025	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,955 - $183,025	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,784 - $182,817	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,898 - $182,956	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,898 - $182,956	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,519 - $178,860	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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