Account Executive Salary in Chicago

💰 $128K–$199K salary range

Median: $171K  ·  Based on 22 public job postings  ·  Updated April 2026

Chicago salary data for Account Executive roles at high-growth companies.

📊 Salary breakdown

Account Executive pay in Chicago vs. national

• Chicago: $133K median
• National: $138K median

Chicago Account Executive pay runs 3% below the national median.

Sales salaries in Chicago by seniority

• Sales Development Rep: $80K
• Account Executive: $133K
• Sales Manager: $135K
• Senior Account Executive: $143K
• VP Sales: $185K

What does a Account Executive in Chicago do?

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.

Common questions

What is the average Account Executive salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $133K, with a typical range of $95K–$175K, based on 194 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Chicago compare to the national Account Executive salary?
The national median is $138K; 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.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 194 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 July 1, 2026.

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