What is the median salary for Associate in Chicago?

The median salary for Associate in Chicago is USD 86,000 - USD 125,000 per year.

How does the Associate salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Associate in United States is USD 76,087 - USD 112,015, while in Chicago it is USD 98,616 - USD 134,670.

Associate salary in United States

Associate salary in Chicago

Based on 1,214 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

+81.5% vs 2025

Average salary

$98,616 - $134,670

Median salary

$86,000 - $125,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$50K

25th percentile$63K

Median$86K

75th percentile$115K

90th percentile$158K

50% of professionals earn between $63,150 - $115,000 USD

The median salary is $86,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

98,616 - 134,670

Median salary

86,000 - 125,000

1,214 job openings

United States

Average salary

76,087 - 112,015

Median salary

69,675 - 99,834

221,100 job openings

Other cities

New York6,984 job openings

Los Angeles2,313 job openings

Atlanta1,944 job openings

Houston1,899 job openings

Dallas1,776 job openings

Boston1,625 job openings

San Francisco1,506 job openings

Austin1,221 job openings

Columbus1,187 job openings

Charlotte1,128 job openings

San Diego781 job openings

Philadelphia765 job openings

Washington681 job openings

San Antonio628 job openings

Phoenix588 job openings

Las Vegas558 job openings

Denver544 job openings

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The average salary for a Associate in Chicago, United States is USD 98,616 - USD 134,670 per year in 2026, based on 1,214 job listings.

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