What is the median salary for Captain in Chicago?

The median salary for Captain in Chicago is USD 70,000 - USD 85,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Captain in United States is USD 105,132 - USD 166,481, while in Chicago it is USD 70,000 - USD 85,000.

Captain salary in United States

Captain salary in Chicago

Based on 10 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$70,000 - $85,000

Median salary

$70,000 - $85,000

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Chicago

Average salary

70,000 - 85,000

Median salary

70,000 - 85,000

10 job openings

United States

Average salary

105,132 - 166,481

Median salary

80,000 - 124,000

2,534 job openings

Other cities

New York50 job openings

Atlanta33 job openings

Houston28 job openings

Los Angeles28 job openings

Washington23 job openings

Boston23 job openings

San Diego22 job openings

Charlotte16 job openings

Arlington13 job openings

Miami13 job openings

Fort Lauderdale12 job openings

Madison11 job openings

Nashville10 job openings

Dallas8 job openings

New Orleans8 job openings

Seattle8 job openings

Austin7 job openings

Cleveland7 job openings

Denver7 job openings

Orlando7 job openings

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The average salary for a Captain in Chicago, United States is USD 70,000 - USD 85,000 per year in 2026, based on 10 job listings.

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