Marketing Managers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for marketing managers is $78.30 an hour ($162,860 a year). About 21,140 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($166,790). Illinois ranks 14th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for marketing managers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.15 | $95,990 |
| 25% of workers | $59.76 | $124,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78.30 | $162,860 |
| 75% of workers | $101.94 | $212,040 |
| 90% of workers | $132.86 | $276,340 |
Marketing Managers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $165,340 | 17,400 |
| Peoria | $155,400 | 480 |
| Springfield | $141,530 | 160 |
| Decatur | $129,310 | 50 |
| Rockford | $124,440 | 170 |
| Kankakee | $121,310 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $106,340 | 190 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for marketing managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 34,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $155,280 |
| Fundraising Managers | $106,290 |
| Public Relations Managers | $131,990 |
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