What is the median salary for Lead in Chicago?

The median salary for Lead in Chicago is USD 116,620 - USD 176,900 per year.

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

The national average salary for Lead in United States is USD 82,633 - USD 126,961, while in Chicago it is USD 118,143 - USD 171,090.

Lead salary in United States

Lead salary in Chicago

Based on 931 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

+198.1% vs 2025

Average salary

$118,143 - $171,090

Median salary

$116,620 - $176,900

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$71K

25th percentile$88K

Median$117K

75th percentile$146K

90th percentile$172K

50% of professionals earn between $88,225 - $145,750 USD

The median salary is $116,620

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

118,143 - 171,090

Median salary

116,620 - 176,900

931 job openings

United States

Average salary

82,633 - 126,961

Median salary

83,639 - 120,003

137,761 job openings

Other cities

New York2,915 job openings

Atlanta1,459 job openings

San Francisco1,455 job openings

Houston1,182 job openings

Washington1,098 job openings

Austin1,077 job openings

Los Angeles1,041 job openings

Boston1,034 job openings

Charlotte998 job openings

Dallas916 job openings

Phoenix794 job openings

Tucson478 job openings

Columbus445 job openings

Denver423 job openings

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The average salary for a Lead in Chicago, United States is USD 118,143 - USD 171,090 per year in 2026, based on 931 job listings.

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