Managers, All Other pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $239,340 or more. The middle half of other managers in Chicago earn between $109,590 and $189,350.
- $83K10th
- $110K25th
- $145KMedian
- $189K75th
- $239K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $158,230 | $13,186 | $76.07 |
| Median | $145,370 | $12,114 | $69.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $109,590 | $9,132 | $52.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $189,350 | $15,779 | $91.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Managers, All Other pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Other managers in Chicago earn about the same as the Illinois average ($155,400) and about the same as the U.S. average ($153,890). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $141,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $158,230 | $145,370 | $83,320 | $239,340 | 26,170 |
| Illinois | $155,400 | $140,240 | $82,230 | $235,260 | 31,680 |
| United States | $153,890 | $141,900 | $74,300 | $238,270 | 622,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Managers, All Other salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $158,230, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $111,725 a year, or $9,310 a month and $4,297 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 | $114,699 | $9,558 |
| Working in IL | $111,725 | $9,310 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for other 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 $158,230 buys what about $152,739 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Managers, All Other salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 2nd of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Bloomington pays the most ($164,000).
- Bloomington$164,000
- Chicago$158,230
- Decatur$148,860
- Peoria$146,930
- Springfield$140,970
- Champaign$137,140
- Rockford$135,790
- Kankakee$124,030
Highest-paying cities for other managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($235,090).
- San Jose, CA$235,090
- San Francisco, CA$211,720
- Boston, MA$201,040
- Boulder, CO$192,470
- Bridgeport, CT$190,550
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Managers, All Other salary in Chicago: questions
How much do other managers make an hour in Chicago?
$76.07 an hour on average, and $69.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other managers salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $109,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other managers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $111,725 a year ($9,310 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $158,230.
Do other managers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($153,890).
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 11-9199; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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