Marketing Managers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for marketing managers is $79.49 an hour ($165,340 a year). About 17,400 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($166,790). It is 2% higher than the Illinois median ($162,860).
Pay range for marketing managers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.31 | $98,400 |
| 25% of workers | $61.28 | $127,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $79.49 | $165,340 |
| 75% of workers | $102.54 | $213,290 |
| 90% of workers | $133.28 | $277,220 |
Marketing Managers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $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)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- 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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $158,690 |
| Fundraising Managers | $109,720 |
| Public Relations Managers | $133,210 |
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