Process Associate Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Process Associate make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Process Associate in Chicago, IL is $135,201. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $108,413 to a high of $162,657, with most professionals earning between $121,179 and $149,573.

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Assist in trouble-shooting technical process problems, initiate process reliability, safety, and economic improvements by revising process condition and procedures.

October 03, 2022

Demonstrate and apply multi-tasking skills, teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.

January 26, 2023

Develop and / or adapt new marketing techniques, approaches and tools and implements them across the global marketing organization, in collaboration with the marketing teams and Regions.

February 09, 2023

Support the organization in maintaining a work environment focused on scientific integrity quality, and one that fosters learning, open communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.

March 03, 2023

Provide engineering and technical support for development, technology transfer and commercial production of Drug Product and collaborates with Analytical Development, Clinical Trial Supplies, Manufacturing Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

March 15, 2023

Performs other job-related projects, duties and assignments as directed by Production Team Leader.

March 22, 2023

Participate in cost-savings projects as a team member or lead and technical training for manufacturing employees (training my require some shift flexibility on a limited basis).

March 27, 2023

Leads a team of engineers and scientists to perform root cause analysis in manufacturing investigations related to downstream unit operations of biologics manufacturing processes.

March 27, 2023

Prepared technical reports for formulation and process development activities, publications and oral presentations.

April 01, 2023

Monitors and operates Quality Control Lab Equipment associated with checking finished product characteristics (moisture, salt, slurry oil coverage, etc.

April 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Process Associate in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

121179

149573

135201

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

128075

163554

145659

What is the average salary for Process Associate in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Associate in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Process Associate ranges from $121,179 to $149,573 with the average base salary of $135,201. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,075 to $163,554 with the average total cash compensation of $145,659.

View Average Salary for Process Associate as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$135,201	$121,179 - $149,573
Bonus	$10,458	$6,895 - $13,981
Total Pay	$145,659	$128,075 - $163,554

* 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.

Process Associate Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,861 - $150,414	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,861 - $150,414	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,722 - $150,243	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,815 - $150,357	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,815 - $150,357	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,087 - $146,990	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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