How much does a Strategy Manager make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Strategy Manager in Chicago, IL is $164,961. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $131,322 to a high of $201,343, with most professionals earning between $147,353 and $184,005.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Strategy Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Strategy Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Strategy Manager ranges from $147,353 to $184,005 with the average base salary of $164,961. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $161,882 to $211,692 with the average total cash compensation of $183,505.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $164,961 $147,353 - $184,005
Bonus $18,544 $14,529 - $27,687
Total Pay $183,505 $161,882 - $211,692
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,353 - $184,005 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,353 - $184,005 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,182 - $183,791 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,296 - $183,934 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,296 - $183,934 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,273 - $180,159 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE Digital Strategy Manager LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $120,870 MAXIMUM SALARY $145,760
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