Content Management Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Content Management Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Content Management Specialist in Chicago, IL is $77,205. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,167 to $85,672, with most professionals earning between $63,758 and $93,381.

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Provide a critical, constructive review of presentation to ensure effective communication of material content and structure in manner consistent with IC standards.

October 30, 2022

Collaborate with teams to execute standards in physical and/or digital content curation, description, governance, access and delivery.

December 15, 2022

Works closely with the content team to ensure all content is delivered within schedule and facilitates resolutions to any conflicts in style, content, and design where required.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Content Management Specialist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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70167

85672

77205

Average Total Cash Compensation

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90400

80502

What is the average salary for Content Management Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Content Management Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Content Management Specialist ranges from $70,167 to $85,672 with the average base salary of $77,205. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,133 to $90,400 with the average total cash compensation of $80,502.

View Average Salary for Content Management Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$77,205	$70,167 - $85,672
Bonus	$3,297	$1,967 - $4,728
Total Pay	$80,502	$72,133 - $90,400

* 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.

Content Management Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,167 - $85,672	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,167 - $85,672	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,085 - $85,573	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,139 - $85,639	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,139 - $85,639	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,700 - $83,881	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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