Lodging Managers pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,410 or more. The middle half of lodging managers in Chicago earn between $57,130 and $81,790.
- $43K10th
- $57K25th
- $63KMedian
- $82K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,490 | $6,124 | $35.33 |
| Median | $62,650 | $5,221 | $30.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,130 | $4,761 | $27.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,790 | $6,816 | $39.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lodging Managers pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Lodging managers in Chicago earn 9% more than the Illinois average ($67,290) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($78,740). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $69,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $73,490 | $62,650 | $42,580 | $114,410 | 550 |
| Illinois | $67,290 | $61,530 | $37,320 | $101,980 | 740 |
| United States | $78,740 | $69,250 | $40,070 | $128,880 | 42,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lodging Managers salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $73,490, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $57,034 a year, or $4,753 a month and $2,194 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $58,356 | $4,863 |
| Working in IL | $57,034 | $4,753 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for lodging managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $73,490 buys what about $70,940 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Lodging Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Milwaukee, WI$80,450
- South Bend, IN$70,880
- Kalamazoo, MI$69,670
- Madison, WI$84,070
- Grand Rapids, MI$69,140
- Indianapolis, IN$77,070
Highest-paying cities for lodging managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($131,680).
- Seattle, WA$131,680
- Denver, CO$126,100
- Napa, CA$121,290
- Kahului, HI$120,780
- Honolulu, HI$118,610
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Lodging Managers salary in Chicago: questions
How much do lodging managers make an hour in Chicago?
$35.33 an hour on average, and $30.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lodging managers salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lodging managers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $57,034 a year ($4,753 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,490.
Do lodging managers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($78,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9081; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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