Software Project Manager Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Software Project Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average Software Project Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $122,205 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $108,999 and $136,762. 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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Common responsibilities of a Software Project Manager

Understand table structure read and interpret basic SQL code in order to verify requirements are met and to interpret the logic for online help text purposes.

December 12, 2022

Facilitate interface problem resolution and escalation process - Provide guidance to Project Managers and Support Representatives to ensure that methodologies are in place to provide seamless interface support for our mutual customers on code related issues.

January 17, 2023

Provide regular communication to project stakeholders, executives, and senior management regarding project status, budget, risks, decisions, delivery quality, and resource-related issues using appropriate monitoring tools and techniques.

February 06, 2023

Participate actively in all phases of the project, including planning and analysis, design, development, testing and implementation, related to personal area of expertise.

March 05, 2023

Create, maintain, and deliver comprehensive project documentation including a project charter, project plans, finance and staffing plans, risks and decision matrices, and status reports.

March 19, 2023

Leadership - ability to identify key issues, motivate and empower others to address them in a way which builds morale, generates ownership and commitment within the team.

March 30, 2023

Assist in RFP efforts by leading the scoping, estimating, and planning efforts for projects of varying sizes and complexity, writing proposal responses and SOWs, and contributing to other proposal-related activities.

May 01, 2023

Demonstrated leader of people, able to earn confidence of others quickly, exhibiting credibility through his/her actions and interactions with others, is committed to team building and must be a good coach and mentor to staff.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Software Project Manager in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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108999

136762

122205

Average Total Cash Compensation

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114109

147006

129103

What is the average salary for Software Project Manager in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Project Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Software Project Manager ranges from $108,999 to $136,762 with the average base salary of $122,205. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,109 to $147,006 with the average total cash compensation of $129,103.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$122,205	$108,999 - $136,762
Bonus	$6,898	$5,109 - $10,244
Total Pay	$129,103	$114,109 - $147,006

* 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.

Software Project Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,613 - $137,532	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,613 - $137,532	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,488 - $137,375	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,571 - $137,479	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,571 - $137,479	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,118 - $134,401	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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