How much does a Theatre Production Manager make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Theatre Production Manager in Chicago, IL is $59,616. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,763 to $68,457, with most professionals earning between $44,613 and $76,507.

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Theatre Production Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $44,613 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $51,763 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $59,616 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $68,457 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Theatre Production Manager Salary $76,507 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $51,763 10% $44,613 90% $76,507 75% $68,457 $59,616 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Theatre Production Manager ?

Theatrical production management is a sub-division of stagecraft. The production management team (consisting of a production manager and any number of assistants) is responsible for realizing the visions of the producer and the director or choreographer within constraints of technical possibility. This involves coordinating the operations of various production sub-disciplines (scenic, wardrobe, lighting, sound, projection, automation, video, pyrotechnics, stage management, etc.) of the presentation. In addition to management and financial skills, a production manager must have detailed knowl...

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    Theatre Production Manager

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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