What is the median salary for Development in Chicago?

The median salary for Development in Chicago is USD 90,000 - USD 120,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Development in United States is USD 56,765 - USD 83,867, while in Chicago it is USD 99,151 - USD 138,832.

Development salary in United States

Development salary in Chicago

Based on 592 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

+27.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$99,151 - $138,832

Median salary

$90,000 - $120,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$55K

25th percentile$70K

Median$90K

75th percentile$128K

90th percentile$159K

50% of professionals earn between $69,600 - $128,470 USD

The median salary is $90,000

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

99,151 - 138,832

Median salary

90,000 - 120,000

592 job openings

United States

Average salary

56,765 - 83,867

Median salary

22,772 - 33,178

149,639 job openings

Other cities

New York4,398 job openings

Atlanta1,994 job openings

Los Angeles1,819 job openings

Houston1,810 job openings

Boston1,550 job openings

Austin1,545 job openings

San Francisco1,155 job openings

Dallas982 job openings

Washington858 job openings

Phoenix851 job openings

Seattle800 job openings

Denver774 job openings

San Diego773 job openings

Charlotte711 job openings

San Jose574 job openings

Nashville501 job openings

Indianapolis500 job openings

Orlando481 job openings

San Antonio475 job openings

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The average salary for a Development in Chicago, United States is USD 99,151 - USD 138,832 per year in 2026, based on 592 job listings.

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