Benefits Administrator Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Benefits Administrator make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Benefits Administrator in Chicago, IL is $75,411. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,249 to $84,856, with most professionals earning between $59,818 and $93,456.

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Creates queries, standard reports, and ad hoc reports to provide data for a variety of internal reporting requirements and HR projects and activities as it relates to benefits.

January 14, 2023

Completes cross-training with other HR staff members as delegated by manager to substitute during absences.

November 13, 2022

Maintains up-to-date benefit programs by processing all employee related changes and terminations timely and accurately including all tasks relative to COBRA compliance.

November 24, 2022

Supports the daily maintenance of Benefits Administration module in People Soft, coordination of the daily administrative activities in the benefits area and customer service assistance to associates.

January 20, 2023

Provide customer service support to internal and external customers and works closely and consults with vendors and brokers to ensure resolution of claim issues as needed.

March 03, 2023

Understanding of applicable requirements, regulations, and federal and state laws relating to employee benefit programs, qualified retirement plans and leaves of absence.

March 13, 2023

Manages benefit enrollment process, including New Hire enrollment and annual open enrollment meetings to ensure employees receive accurate information and enrollments are completed in a timely basis.

March 14, 2023

Assist in performing liaison functions with internal partners and third party vendors relative to coverage and eligibility data.

March 17, 2023

Prepare and send timely responses and documentation to participants, clients, and/or designated contacts within regulations and/or established guidelines.

March 18, 2023

Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.

April 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Benefits Administrator in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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67249

84856

75411

Average Total Cash Compensation

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77317

What is the average salary for Benefits Administrator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Benefits Administrator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Benefits Administrator ranges from $67,249 to $84,856 with the average base salary of $75,411. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,501 to $87,546 with the average total cash compensation of $77,317.

View Average Salary for Benefits Administrator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,411	$67,249 - $84,856
Bonus	$1,906	$1,251 - $2,689
Total Pay	$77,317	$68,501 - $87,546

* 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.

Benefits Administrator Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,249 - $84,856	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,249 - $84,856	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,171 - $84,758	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,223 - $84,824	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,223 - $84,824	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,844 - $83,083	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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