Employee Benefits Consultant Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Employee Benefits Consultant make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Employee Benefits Consultant in Chicago, IL is $57,724. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,339 to a high of $72,681, with most professionals earning between $51,241 and $65,553.

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Average Salary Range for Employee Benefits Consultant in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Employee Benefits Consultant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Employee Benefits Consultant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Employee Benefits Consultant ranges from $51,241 to $65,553 with the average base salary of $57,724. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,837 to $66,696 with the average total cash compensation of $58,528.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $57,724 $51,241 - $65,553
Bonus $803 $595 - $1,142
Total Pay $58,528 $51,837 - $66,696
* 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.

Employee Benefits Consultant Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,241 - $65,553 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,241 - $65,553 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,182 - $65,477 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,222 - $65,528 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,222 - $65,528 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,170 - $64,183 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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