New Graduate Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a New Graduate make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a New Graduate in Chicago, IL is $22,760. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $20,134 to $25,907, with most professionals earning between $17,743 and $28,773.

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Average Salary Range for New Graduate in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for New Graduate in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of New Graduate in Chicago, IL. The base salary for New Graduate ranges from $20,134 to $25,907 with the average base salary of $22,760. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $21,688 to $29,914 with the average total cash compensation of $24,887.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $22,760 $20,134 - $25,907
Bonus $2,127 $1,554 - $4,007
Total Pay $24,887 $21,688 - $29,914
* 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.

New Graduate Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $20,134 - $25,907 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $20,134 - $25,907 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $20,111 - $25,877 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $20,126 - $25,897 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $20,126 - $25,897 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $19,713 - $25,366 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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