Senior Policy Advisor Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Senior Policy Advisor make in Chicago, IL?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Policy Advisor in Chicago, IL is $65,198. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,165 to $74,022, with most professionals earning between $53,672 and $82,056.

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Develops and advises on policy proposals on the use of civil and criminal immigration authorities for enforcement and benefits, and supports the Department's border and interior enforcement initiatives by developing new and often controversial policies that support the Secretary's and the President's agenda on immigration and enforcement.

January 21, 2023

Management consulting, finance, or other strategic planning experience in a demanding analytic environment preferred.

February 23, 2023

Plan, develop, and implement information sharing strategies with NSP partners consistent with the mission and vision of the ODNI and appropriate national strategies, plans, and orders.

March 23, 2023

Understanding of state, federal and local policymaking and the role of advocacy in advancing a policy agenda.

April 10, 2023

Provides guidance in the execution of Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA's), translates control deficiencies into action plans and provides recommendations to enhance governance practices in alignment with risk and compliance frameworks.

April 21, 2023

Support collaboration with OA's Campaigns Department, including Organizing and Alliances and regional advocacy advisors, on organizing activities to accomplish migrant/immigrant rights policy objectives and serve on key internal teams.

May 03, 2023

Facilitates intra-Departmental policy development, review, and analysis of immigration policy and coordinates among stakeholder offices and components on cross-cutting policy issues, by means of engaging in the Department policy process, in order to work towards a unified Department position aligned with the goals and objectives of the Secretary and the Administration.

May 19, 2023

Represent the City and the program at appropriate meetings, presentations, and other public forums as well as coordinate on communications related to the Building Energy Efficiency Program.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Policy Advisor in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

59165

74022

65198

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

60318

77143

67691

What is the average salary for Senior Policy Advisor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Policy Advisor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Senior Policy Advisor ranges from $59,165 to $74,022 with the average base salary of $65,198. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,318 to $77,143 with the average total cash compensation of $67,691.

View Average Salary for Senior Policy Advisor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$65,198	$59,165 - $74,022
Bonus	$2,493	$1,154 - $3,121
Total Pay	$67,691	$60,318 - $77,143

* 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.

Senior Policy Advisor Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,165 - $74,022	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,165 - $74,022	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,096 - $73,936	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,142 - $73,993	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,142 - $73,993	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,928 - $72,475	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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