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

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Settlement Specialist in Chicago, IL is $45,611. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,251 to $50,944, with most professionals earning between $33,461 and $55,799.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Settlement Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Settlement Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Settlement Specialist ranges from $39,251 to $50,944 with the average base salary of $45,611. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,612 to $58,738 with the average total cash compensation of $52,905.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $45,611 $39,251 - $50,944
Bonus $7,294 $4,361 - $7,794
Total Pay $52,905 $43,612 - $58,738
* 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 $39,251 - $50,944 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,251 - $50,944 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,206 - $50,885 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,236 - $50,924 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,236 - $50,924 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,431 - $49,879 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Transaction Settlement Specialist LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $55,778 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,907
JOB TITLE Claim Review and Settlement Examiner IV LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $89,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,300
JOB TITLE Settlement Analyst LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $48,291 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,453
JOB TITLE Settlement Officer LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $39,595 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,041
JOB TITLE Settlement Processor LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $45,008 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,304
JOB TITLE Settlement Executive LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $61,233 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,075
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