Community Engagement Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Community Engagement Specialist in Chicago, IL is $100,989. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $77,628 to a high of $126,966, with most professionals earning between $88,761 and $114,586.

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What does a Community Engagement Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Community Engagement Specialist

Assist community efforts to identify and prioritize needs for reducing hazard exposure and vulnerability, increasing preparedness and strengthening resilience by working with community officials, stakeholder groups and disaster recovery managers at local and regional scales.

March 01, 2023

Participate in community events to ensure that families, programs and the public are aware of CCR&R services and the importance of accessible, affordable, quality early childhood care and education.

April 13, 2023

Develops a working knowledge of community resources, and visits, at least annually, with major agencies for service delivery updates and community resource guide updates.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Community Engagement Specialist in Chicago, IL

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88761

114586

100989

Average Total Cash Compensation

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93302

123069

106950

What is the average salary for Community Engagement Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Community Engagement Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Community Engagement Specialist ranges from $88,761 to $114,586 with the average base salary of $100,989. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,302 to $123,069 with the average total cash compensation of $106,950.

View Average Salary for Community Engagement Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,989	$88,761 - $114,586
Bonus	$5,962	$4,541 - $8,483
Total Pay	$106,950	$93,302 - $123,069

* 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.

Community Engagement Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,761 - $114,586	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,761 - $114,586	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,658 - $114,453	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,726 - $114,542	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,726 - $114,542	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,905 - $112,191	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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