Salary Data

Project Manager Salary
in Chicago

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

P25 (Low)$96,600

Median$118,335

P75 (High)$144,900

+2.5% YoY for Project Manager+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$82,110

$66,413$99,015

Mid Level3-6 years

$118,335

$96,600$144,900

Senior Level7+ years

$169,050

$138,863$207,690

The median Project Manager in Chicago earns $118,335 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $66,413 (entry-level, P25) to $207,690 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
Project Manager compensation is trending up at 2.5% year-over-year.

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