Project Management Specialists salary
in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
- Middle 50%
- $82,770–$133,980
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #40 of 416
Project Management Specialists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro earn a median of $105,320 a year, based on BLS estimates for 21,040 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $102,320 and 2% above the IL statewide median of $103,470. It ranks #40 of 416 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE21,040 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Chicago
4 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Capital One, National Association | $151,841 | 9 |
| Amazon | $145,000 | 5 |
| PayPal | $138,323 | 6 |
| SAI Advanced Power Solutions | $89,856 | 5 |
Project Management Specialists pay in other IL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $123,730 |
| Bloomington, IL | $101,110 |
| Springfield, IL | $100,030 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $96,420 |
| Rockford, IL | $94,690 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $93,300 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $91,680 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $90,770 |
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Questions
What is the average Project Management Specialists salary in Chicago?
The BLS median is $105,320 a year (May 2025). Half of the 21,040 jobs pay between $82,770 and $133,980. The 10th percentile is $67,350 and the 90th is $165,780.
Is Chicago a high-paying metro for Project Management Specialists?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $102,320 and 2% above the IL statewide median of $103,470. It ranks #40 of 416 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Project Management Specialists make an hour in Chicago?
About $50.63 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $105,320 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.79–$64.41 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Project Management Specialists the most in Chicago?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Capital One, National Association ($151,841), Amazon ($145,000), PayPal ($138,323). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.