How much does a Tug Captain make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tug Captain in Chicago, IL is $152,357. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $130,189 to $188,841, with most professionals earning between $110,007 and $222,057.

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What is the average salary for Tug Captain in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tug Captain in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Tug Captain ranges from $130,189 to $188,841 with the average base salary of $152,357. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $130,189 to $188,841 with the average total cash compensation of $152,357.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $152,357 $130,189 - $188,841
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $152,357 $130,189 - $188,841
* 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 $130,189 - $188,841 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,189 - $188,841 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,038 - $188,621 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,139 - $188,767 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,139 - $188,767 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,468 - $184,893 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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