Sustainability Consultant Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Sustainability Consultant make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sustainability Consultant in Chicago, IL is $112,872. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $84,767 to a high of $142,163, with most professionals earning between $98,161 and $128,204.

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What is a Sustainability Consultant?

A Sustainability Consultant is someone who gives advice to businesses on how to make their products as sustainable (usually in an ecological sense) as is required or requested. In particular, they can give advice on the engineering challenges in meeting modern day building standards, such as the LEED Green Building Rating System. Sustainability consultants might also advise a business on how to achieve carbon neutrality....

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Average Salary Range for Sustainability Consultant in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
98161
128204
112872

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
102348
140298
118742
What is the average salary for Sustainability Consultant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sustainability Consultant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Sustainability Consultant ranges from $98,161 to $128,204 with the average base salary of $112,872. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,348 to $140,298 with the average total cash compensation of $118,742.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $112,872 $98,161 - $128,204
Bonus $5,870 $4,187 - $12,094
Total Pay $118,742 $102,348 - $140,298
* 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.

Sustainability Consultant Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,161 - $128,204 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,161 - $128,204 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,047 - $128,055 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,123 - $128,154 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,123 - $128,154 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,109 - $125,524 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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