SEO Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a SEO Specialist make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a SEO Specialist in Chicago, IL is $106,487. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,576 to $120,138, with most professionals earning between $87,553 and $132,566.

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Average Salary Range for SEO Specialist in Chicago, IL

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What is the average salary for SEO Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of SEO Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for SEO Specialist ranges from $96,576 to $120,138 with the average base salary of $106,487. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,494 to $130,287 with the average total cash compensation of $113,076.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $106,487 $96,576 - $120,138
Bonus $6,588 $4,918 - $10,149
Total Pay $113,076 $101,494 - $130,287
* 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.

SEO Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,576 - $120,138 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,576 - $120,138 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,464 - $119,998 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,539 - $120,091 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,539 - $120,091 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,558 - $117,627 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 mos....More

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