Small Business Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Small Business Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Small Business Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $69,531 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $62,174 and $79,054. 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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Associate Loan Servicing Specialist

CDC Small Buisness Finance - San Diego , CA

About the Organization The Momentus Capital branded family of organizations - which includes Capital Impact Partners, CDC Small Business Finance, and Ventures Lending Technologies - is transforming ...

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Accounts Payable Specialist

CDC Small Business Finance - San Diego , CA

About the Organization The Momentus Capital branded family of organizations - which includes Capital Impact Partners, CDC Small Business Finance, and Ventures Lending Technologies - is transforming ...

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B2B Specialist

Lifetime Financial - Orem , UT

... Small business feel AND company stability · Make a huge impact AND a substantial income The ideal candidate: · Self-motivated · Goal-oriented · Coachable · Professional · Determined · ...

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Business Loan Specialist

COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY DEV - Los Angeles , CA

... Specialist provides business loan packaging and business consulting and training in business ... Provide business consulting to business owners, on a one-on-one or in small groups, in the areas of ...

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Senior Workday Business Systems Specialist

Ignitec Inc - San Jose , CA

We have received our MBE Certification from NMSDC as a certified Minority Small Business Enterprise ... Assists the Disaster Recovery Specialist with designing and implementing all disaster recovery ...

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Sales / Business Development Specialist - Commission Only (Contract)

Lauth Investigations International - Bellevue , WA

Lauth Investigations International, Inc. is a small, privately-owned private investigation firm ... Business Development Specialist to bring our company to the forefront of the investigations market ...

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What does a Small Business Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Small Business Specialist

Act on referrals from Employee Benefit Group Representatives by making proactive phone calls, running quotes, and managing Requests for Price (RFP).

March 11, 2023

Prepare files and other records needed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

March 14, 2023

Develops and encourages opportunities for small business concerns within the various socioeconomic programs by providing information regarding means for doing business with the Federal Government, including assistance available from Federal agencies.

March 17, 2023

Manage the new business process for the sale of all products including, but not limited to, the review and oversight of RFPs and quotes.

March 18, 2023

Assist contracting officers in ensuring that small business concerns are afforded an equitable opportunity to compete for all contracts that they can perform to the extent consistent with the Government's interest.

March 20, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of economic development processes and practices in the areas of business retention, business development, workforce development, and community marketing.

April 02, 2023

Supports and influences the development of primary sector business attraction initiatives within community and regional target industries.

April 11, 2023

Takes responsibility for issues and, with assistance, works to find a solution,Understands the central role the risk management function plays in the organization environment.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Small Business Specialist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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62174

79054

69531

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

64936

84827

73583

What is the average salary for Small Business Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Small Business Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Small Business Specialist ranges from $62,174 to $79,054 with the average base salary of $69,531. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,936 to $84,827 with the average total cash compensation of $73,583.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,531	$62,174 - $79,054
Bonus	$4,052	$2,762 - $5,773
Total Pay	$73,583	$64,936 - $84,827

* 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.

Small Business Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,523 - $79,499	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,523 - $79,499	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,452 - $79,408	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,500 - $79,468	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,500 - $79,468	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,100 - $77,689	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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