Entry Level in Chicago, IL
Average salary $65,493 · from 25 active job market data points · Updated Apr 12, 2026
$44k–$60k
Purchasing Power
87
13% less purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
+118%
118% more open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+73%
73% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
10.0/10
10.0/10 scarcity leverage — high talent-to-demand ratio
Career intelligence for Entry Level in Chicago, IL. Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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