Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist in Chicago, IL is $99,149. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,041 to $111,241, with most professionals earning between $79,838 and $122,250.

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Average Salary Range for Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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99492
What is the average salary for Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist ranges from $89,041 to $111,241 with the average base salary of $99,149. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,258 to $111,845 with the average total cash compensation of $99,492.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $99,149 $89,041 - $111,241
Bonus $343 $217 - $604
Total Pay $99,492 $89,258 - $111,845
* 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.

Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,041 - $111,241 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,041 - $111,241 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,938 - $111,112 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,007 - $111,198 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,007 - $111,198 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,180 - $108,916 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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