Communications salary in Chicago
Employer-stated pay · updated Aug 15, 2026
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Communications pay in Chicago is measured from 51 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is entry-level, where 29 postings put the middle half between $53,000 and $63,000, with a median of $59,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $59,000, mid-level around $70,000, senior around $110,000, lead around $176,310.
Against the 44 other measured markets for communications at entry-level, this sits below 22 of them; Arlington leads at $127,000.
2 of these ranges rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read them as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
16 communications roles are open in Chicago right now, 16 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $53,000 – $63,000 | $59,000 | 29 |
| Lead | $118,125 – $201,875 | $176,310 | 10 |
| Mid | $62,250 – $79,000 | $70,000 | 7 |
| Senior | $90,000 – $117,500 | $110,000 | 5 |
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.