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Startup salaries in Chicago
Median advertised salaries from 950 live startup postings (last 90 days), in USD. Advertised ranges, not self-reported. Browse open roles in Chicago →
| Role | Median | 25th–75th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Es Other | $91k | $79k–97k | 70 |
| Account Manager | $104k | $80k–132k | 58 |
| President | $182k | $150k–205k | 51 |
| Misc Contractor | $118k | $100k–130k | 49 |
| Project Manager | $116k | $98k–145k | 45 |
| Account Executive | $103k | $76k–168k | 42 |
| Software Engineer | $143k | $124k–165k | 41 |
| Teacher | $52k | $52k–71k | 39 |
| Sales Representative | $93k | $78k–100k | 34 |
| Accountant | $88k | $75k–104k | 32 |
| Business Development Manager | $117k | $98k–148k | 27 |
| Cook Chef | $73k | $65k–85k | 25 |
| Data Engineer | $143k | $134k–151k | 24 |
| Program Manager | $142k | $102k–163k | 22 |
| Physical Therapist | $92k | $88k–95k | 21 |
| Attorney | $154k | $85k–176k | 20 |
| Engineering Manager | $190k | $146k–190k | 20 |
| General Manager | $95k | $75k–246k | 19 |
| Operations Manager | $120k | $74k–145k | 19 |
| Tax Audit | $125k | $118k–137k | 19 |
| Project Engineer | $108k | $85k–111k | 18 |
| Sales Manager | $104k | $91k–135k | 18 |
| Survey Crew | $150k | $120k–153k | 17 |
| Scheduler Planner | $81k | $69k–150k | 16 |
| City Marker | $81k | $66k–83k | 15 |
| School Administrator | $135k | $90k–176k | 15 |
| Enterprise Account Executive | $226k | $135k–311k | 14 |
| Loan Officer Underwriter | $132k | $118k–143k | 14 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $149k | $120k–149k | 14 |
| Electrical Engineer | $118k | $118k–124k | 13 |
| Financial Analyst | $86k | $75k–132k | 13 |
| Misc Professional | $118k | $104k–137k | 13 |
| Buyer Purchasing | $140k | $96k–164k | 12 |
| Marketing Manager | $126k | $103k–138k | 12 |
| Paralegal | $74k | $68k–88k | 12 |
| Recruiter | $89k | $77k–118k | 12 |
| Sales Development Rep | $81k | $71k–95k | 12 |
| Bi Developer | $137k | $111k–137k | 11 |
| Compliance Manager | $87k | $80k–105k | 11 |
| Mental Health Professional | $80k | $74k–86k | 11 |
Computed from advertised salary ranges on live job postings aggregated across job boards. Midpoint of each range; roles with fewer than 10 postings are excluded.