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Business Operations Managers in Chicago earn $84K–$149K. Median: $105K. Based on 51 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $105K · Based on 51 public job postings · Updated June 25, 2026
This Business Operations Manager salary benchmark for Chicago is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Chicago Business Operations Manager pay runs 15% below the national median.
Business Operations Managers are operators who keep the company running and scaling. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Chicago-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Business Operations Manager salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $105K, with a typical range of $84K–$149K, based on 51 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Chicago compare to the national Business Operations Manager salary?
The national median is $123K; 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 51 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 June 25, 2026.
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