Data Processing Technician Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Data Processing Technician make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Data Processing Technician in Chicago, IL is $47,392. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,096 to $54,690, with most professionals earning between $37,274 and $61,334.

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What is a Data Processing Technician?

The United States Navy occupational rating of Data Processing Technician (abbreviated as DP) was a designation given by the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) to enlisted members who satisfactorily completed initial Data Processing Technician "A" school training. This navy rating originated as the machine accountant (MA) rating in large number of navy rating changes implemented in 1948. The rating name and designation was changed to Data Processing Technician (DP) in 1967. The Navy disestablished the DP rating on 1 October 1997, combining DPs who had not previously changed ratings into the ra...

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Average Salary Range for Data Processing Technician in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
42096
54690
47392

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
42603
55430
47805
What is the average salary for Data Processing Technician in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Data Processing Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Data Processing Technician ranges from $42,096 to $54,690 with the average base salary of $47,392. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,603 to $55,430 with the average total cash compensation of $47,805.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,392 $42,096 - $54,690
Bonus $413 $508 - $740
Total Pay $47,805 $42,603 - $55,430
* 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.

Data Processing Technician Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,096 - $54,690 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,096 - $54,690 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,047 - $54,626 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,079 - $54,669 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,079 - $54,669 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,216 - $53,547 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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