Admissions Officer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does an Admissions Officer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Admissions Officer in Chicago, IL is $49,934. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,389 to a high of $61,347, with most professionals earning between $44,938 and $55,908.

Search Admissions Officer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

2024 Compensation Trend

Benefits Consulting

Salary range for an Admissions Officer

$44,938 to $55,908

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust Admissions Officer Salary:
Select State
Select City in IL
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Chicago, Illinois

Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You

The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.

We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

Admissions Officer

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the Admissions Officer job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Admissions Officer.

Search Admissions Officer Job Openings

Job Openings for Admissions Officer in Chicago, IL

What does an Admissions Officer do?

Common responsibilities of an Admissions Officer

Collaborate with EMBA and marketing staff as well as marketing and lead generation vendors to develop and implement a prospect communication plan and other required marketing collateral.

September 24, 2022

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and ability to work with a wide range of people, including the transfer student population, non-traditional student population, and related constituents.

December 13, 2022

Provide analysis on marketing effectiveness and recommendations for improved lead generation and conversion, and report on essential recruitment / funnel metrics.

January 17, 2023

Assisting with the creation of content for follow up Slate communications with applicants, families, consultants and schools, especially with an eye for increased individuation and segmentation.

March 04, 2023

Manages assigned territory by staying abreast of current events related to transfer students in Arizona, the West, and nationwide, and issues that may impact that student population.

March 05, 2023

Represent the Divinity School and its academic programs at on and off campus recruitment and outreach events such as Duke Divinity visit days, theology fairs, campus visits, feeder institutions, denominational discernment events and receptions.

April 24, 2023

Completes routine reports related to transfer student recruitment, transfer student enrollment projections, as well as completing paperwork related to personal schedule, travel, special programs, and professional development.

April 29, 2023

Attend graduations and participate in other school functions.

May 03, 2023

Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key personnel at various organizations for the purpose of student recruitment.

May 11, 2023

Performs other related duties, which may include coordinating special groups for special programs.

May 19, 2023

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Admissions Officer Salary By Experience Levels in Chicago, IL

How much should you be earning in Admissions Officer in Chicago, IL based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Admissions Officer in Chicago, IL

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Admissions Officer Salary By Level of Education in Chicago, IL

Do you know how much should you be paid for an Admissions Officer position in Chicago, IL based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Admissions Officer in Chicago, IL and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for Admissions Officer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

44938

55908

49934

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44971

56061

50058

What is the average salary for Admissions Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Admissions Officer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Admissions Officer ranges from $44,938 to $55,908 with the average base salary of $49,934. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,971 to $56,061 with the average total cash compensation of $50,058.

View Average Salary for Admissions Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$49,934	$44,938 - $55,908
Bonus	$124	$34 - $153
Total Pay	$50,058	$44,971 - $56,061

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Admissions Officer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,938 - $55,908	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,938 - $55,908	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,886 - $55,843	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,920 - $55,886	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,920 - $55,886	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,998 - $54,739	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

See salaries for Admissions Officer in locations close to Chicago, IL. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to Admissions Officer in Chicago, IL

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Admissions and Records Officer	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $46,652	MAXIMUM SALARY $56,635
JOB TITLE Dean of Admissions	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $94,733	MAXIMUM SALARY $124,933
JOB TITLE Admissions Evaluator	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $47,383	MAXIMUM SALARY $57,824
JOB TITLE Admissions Manager	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $59,416	MAXIMUM SALARY $76,109
JOB TITLE Admissions Director	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $94,713	MAXIMUM SALARY $124,918
JOB TITLE Admissions Representative	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $48,210	MAXIMUM SALARY $58,527

The Admissions Officer job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Chicago, IL that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.