Senior Strategic Planner Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Senior Strategic Planner make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Strategic Planner in Chicago, IL is $113,295. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,607 to $127,145, with most professionals earning between $92,876 and $139,754.

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Prepares and coordinates documents and information papers and presents briefings on current logistics support of exercises in the theater of operations.

September 28, 2022

Understanding of the PSYOP/MISO process, Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), and Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP).

December 29, 2022

Develops MISO objectives and synchronizes the efforts of MISO with computer network operations (CNO), electronic warfare (EW), operations security (OPSEC), and military deception (MILDEC) in support of political and military objectives.

March 10, 2023

Assist daily in the preparation of documents, memorandums, and system support and content to computer based IO and IRC data prepared without error 72 hours prior to submission to tasking authority.

March 26, 2023

Manage all elements of proposal development including exceptions and mocks when requested.

April 07, 2023

Collaborate with brand team members including account management, medical, engagement and creative colleagues to create and apply strategic solutions to meet client/brand objectives.

April 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Strategic Planner in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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102607

127145

113295

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

107932

138420

120921

What is the average salary for Senior Strategic Planner in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Strategic Planner in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Senior Strategic Planner ranges from $102,607 to $127,145 with the average base salary of $113,295. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,932 to $138,420 with the average total cash compensation of $120,921.

View Average Salary for Senior Strategic Planner as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$113,295	$102,607 - $127,145
Bonus	$7,626	$5,325 - $11,275
Total Pay	$120,921	$107,932 - $138,420

* 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 Strategic Planner Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,607 - $127,145	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,607 - $127,145	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,488 - $126,997	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,567 - $127,096	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,567 - $127,096	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,462 - $124,487	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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