What is the median salary for Development Manager in Chicago?

The median salary for Development Manager in Chicago is USD 110,000 - USD 140,000 per year.

How does the Development Manager salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Development Manager in United States is USD 71,929 - USD 101,337, while in Chicago it is USD 108,994 - USD 148,618.

Development Manager salary in United States

Development Manager salary in Chicago

Based on 252 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$108,994 - $148,618

Median salary

$110,000 - $140,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$75K

25th percentile$80K

Median$110K

75th percentile$134K

90th percentile$150K

50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $134,000 USD

The median salary is $110,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

108,994 - 148,618

Median salary

110,000 - 140,000

252 job openings

United States

Average salary

71,929 - 101,337

Median salary

74,977 - 99,965

21,551 job openings

Other cities

New York805 job openings

Houston389 job openings

Los Angeles368 job openings

Atlanta362 job openings

Dallas359 job openings

Seattle330 job openings

Austin327 job openings

San Francisco297 job openings

Washington234 job openings

Charlotte164 job openings

Boston155 job openings

Denver141 job openings

Phoenix105 job openings

Kansas City93 job openings

Miami91 job openings

Orlando85 job openings

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The average salary for a Development Manager in Chicago, United States is USD 108,994 - USD 148,618 per year in 2026, based on 252 job listings.

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