US Salary Data

May 2025 OEWS estimates

Salaries in Chicago, IL

Compare official BLS wage estimates for 54 selected occupations with publishable data in this metro area.

Dataset coverage

Occupations covered

54

Data release

May 2025

Highest-paying occupations in our BLS dataset

This ranking compares only the selected occupations published on this site, not every occupation in Chicago, IL.

  1. 1. Computer and Information Systems Manager$173,760
  2. 2. Financial Manager$168,810
  3. 3. Lawyer$165,660
  4. 4. Marketing Manager$165,340
  5. 5. Sales Manager$158,690
  6. 6. Human Resources Manager$156,770
  7. 7. Managers, All Other$145,370
  8. 8. Computer and Information Research Scientist$135,630
  9. 9. Software Developer$134,380
  10. 10. Nurse Practitioner$131,740

Largest occupations by estimated employment