Sustainability Officer Salary in Chicago, IL

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sustainability Officer in Chicago, IL is $136,577. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,633 to $157,114, with most professionals earning between $100,384 and $175,811.

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Average Salary Range for Sustainability Officer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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173405
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What is the average salary for Sustainability Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sustainability Officer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Sustainability Officer ranges from $117,633 to $157,114 with the average base salary of $136,577. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,502 to $173,405 with the average total cash compensation of $146,236.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $136,577 $117,633 - $157,114
Bonus $9,658 $5,869 - $16,292
Total Pay $146,236 $123,502 - $173,405
* 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 Officer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,633 - $157,114 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,633 - $157,114 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,496 - $156,931 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,587 - $157,053 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,587 - $157,053 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,174 - $153,830 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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