How much does a Technical Consultant make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Technical Consultant in Chicago, IL is $71,981. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,267 to $80,698, with most professionals earning between $61,065 and $88,635.

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Technical Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $61,065 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $66,267 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $71,981 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $80,698 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Technical Consultant Salary $88,635 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $66,267 10% $61,065 90% $88,635 75% $80,698 $71,981 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Technical Consultant ?

A consultant (from Latin: consultare "to deliberate") is a professional who provides expert advice in a particular area such as security (electronic or physical), management, education, accountancy, law, human resources, marketing (and public relations), finance, engineering, science or any of many other specialized fields. A consultant is usually an expert or an experienced professional in a specific field and has a wide knowledge of the subject matter. The role of consultant outside the medical sphere (where the term is used specifically for a grade of doctor) can fall under one of two gene...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Technical Consultant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Technical Consultant ranges from $66,267 to $80,698 with the average base salary of $71,981. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,267 to $80,698 with the average total cash compensation of $71,981.

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