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Account Executives in Chicago earn $104K–$180K. Median: $146K. Based on 140 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $171K · Based on 22 public job postings · Updated April 2026
Chicago salary data for Account Executive roles at high-growth companies.
Chicago Account Executive pay runs 1% above the national median.
Account Executives are revenue leaders who build pipeline and close business. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Chicago-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Account Executive salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $146K, with a typical range of $104K–$180K, based on 140 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Chicago compare to the national Account Executive salary?
The national median is $145K; Chicago is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Chicago postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 140 public job postings located in Chicago (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Chicago postings required to publish. Last refreshed August 22, 2026.
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