Educational Technology Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an Educational Technology Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Educational Technology Specialist in Chicago, IL is $71,527. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,560 to a high of $93,710, with most professionals earning between $61,599 and $83,138.

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Common responsibilities of an Educational Technology Specialist

Attend regular planning meetings with teaching teams and provide technology updates and extension ideas.

December 02, 2022

Assisting with programs that further the growth of the school technology program.

January 30, 2023

Develop policies that affect all technology integration and ensure technology purchased or developed supports the curriculum.

March 06, 2023

Provide training of CIL employees on workplace technology and support for integration of technologies associated with various curriculum areas.

March 08, 2023

Train students, faculty, and administration to use available software and hardware.

March 27, 2023

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and their application to online instruction, and make recommendations to adopt and implement solutions as appropriate.

April 04, 2023

Demonstrated ability to provide professional customer service and communication skills, including presentation skills and written communication skills, as well as superior collaboration skills.

April 08, 2023

Supporting teachers and students with multimedia projects both in and out of class.

April 15, 2023

Meet regularly with technology team.

April 17, 2023

Utilizes expertise with learning management systems and e-learning tools to connect the right technology solution based on faculty needs.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Educational Technology Specialist in Chicago, IL

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What is the average salary for Educational Technology Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Educational Technology Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Educational Technology Specialist ranges from $61,599 to $83,138 with the average base salary of $71,527. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,599 to $83,138 with the average total cash compensation of $71,527.

View Average Salary for Educational Technology Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,527	$61,599 - $83,138
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$71,527	$61,599 - $83,138

* 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.

Educational Technology Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,599 - $83,138	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,599 - $83,138	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,528 - $83,042	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,575 - $83,106	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,575 - $83,106	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,312 - $81,400	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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