Salary Data

Content Strategist Salary
in Chicago

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Chicago cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$78,488

Median$96,600

P75 (High)$120,750

+3.3% YoY for Content Strategist+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$66,413

$54,338$82,110

Mid Level3-6 years

$96,600

$78,488$120,750

Senior Level7+ years

$142,485

$114,713$175,088

The median Content Strategist in Chicago earns $96,600 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $54,338 (entry-level, P25) to $175,088 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
Content Strategist compensation is trending up at 3.3% year-over-year.

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