Advertising and Promotions Managers pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $223,250 or more. The middle half of advertising and promotions managers in Chicago earn between $99,950 and $213,130.
- $50K10th
- $100K25th
- $166KMedian
- $213K75th
- $223K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $154,710 | $12,892 | $74.38 |
| Median | $166,390 | $13,866 | $80.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,950 | $8,329 | $48.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $213,130 | $17,761 | $102.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Advertising and Promotions Managers pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Advertising and promotions managers in Chicago earn 6% less than the Illinois average ($163,850) and about the same as the U.S. average ($154,280). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $133,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $154,710 | $166,390 | $49,500 | $223,250 | 160 |
| Illinois | $163,850 | $167,330 | $75,810 | $223,250 | 160 |
| United States | $154,280 | $133,660 | $63,300 | $286,240 | 21,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $154,710, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $109,493 a year, or $9,124 a month and $4,211 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $112,399 | $9,367 |
| Working in IL | $109,493 | $9,124 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for advertising and promotions managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $154,710 buys what about $149,341 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Milwaukee, WI$136,010
- Indianapolis, IN$143,920
- Detroit, MI$117,560
- St. Louis, MO$98,010
- Cincinnati, OH$148,550
- Louisville, KY$120,830
Highest-paying cities for advertising and promotions managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($246,600).
- San Jose, CA$246,600
- San Francisco, CA$216,990
- New York, NY$202,940
- Los Angeles, CA$180,610
- Denver, CO$178,940
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Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in Chicago: questions
How much do advertising and promotions managers make an hour in Chicago?
$74.38 an hour on average, and $80.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level advertising and promotions managers salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the advertising and promotions managers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $109,493 a year ($9,124 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $154,710.
Do advertising and promotions managers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($154,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-2011; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.25, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.25).
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