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Marketing Manager Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$162,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$78.30/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
21,140
public U.S. Median
$166,790
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$162,928 #15 of 48

Marketing Manager pay in Illinois, explained

Marketing managers in Illinois earn a median of $162,860 per year ($78.30 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $166,790. Entry-level workers earn around $95,990, while the most experienced marketing managers reach about $276,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $162,860 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $162,860 is worth about $162,928 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #15 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Marketing Manager pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$95,990
$46.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$162,860
$78.30/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$276,340
$132.86/hr

Marketing Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $162,860 $162,928 —
Indiana $136,260 $146,000 +$26,600
Wisconsin $133,600 $141,984 +$29,260
Iowa $131,120 $149,404 +$31,740
Missouri $130,550 $143,751 +$32,310
Kentucky $128,930 $143,003 +$33,930

Marketing Manager in Illinois: FAQ

How much do marketing managers make in Illinois?

Marketing managers in Illinois earn a median of $162,860 per year ($78.30 per hour), compared with $166,790 nationally.

Does Illinois pay marketing managers well?

At $162,860, Illinois pays 2% below the national median for marketing managers. An estimated 21,140 work in the state.

Marketing Manager salary in other states

Massachusetts · $212,020 California · $193,620 Virginia · $187,820 Colorado · $182,730 New York · $181,200 New Jersey · $180,040 District of Columbia · $177,170 Minnesota · $173,300 Washington · $172,270 Connecticut · $169,240 South Dakota · $167,750 Montana · $165,580

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