Social Media salary in Chicago
Employer-stated pay · updated Aug 8, 2026
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Social Media pay in Chicago is measured from 36 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is entry-level, where 14 postings put the middle half between $59,000 and $74,000, with a median of $68,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $68,000, mid-level around $77,500, senior around $93,000, lead around $125,000.
Against the 10 other measured markets for social media at entry-level, this sits below 4 of them; Columbus leads at $128,000.
3 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.
3 social media roles are open in Chicago right now, 3 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $59,000 – $74,000 | $68,000 | 14 |
| Lead | $122,000 – $172,000 | $125,000 | 9 |
| Mid | $72,500 – $86,988 | $77,500 | 7 |
| Senior | $85,000 – $104,000 | $93,000 | 6 |
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.
