Finance Manager Salary in Chicago

💰 $120K–$159K salary range

Median: $140K  ·  Based on 39 public job postings  ·  Updated June 28, 2026

This Finance 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.

📊 Salary breakdown

Finance Manager pay in Chicago vs. national

• Chicago: $140K median
• National: $135K median

Chicago Finance Manager pay runs 4% above the national median.

Finance salaries in Chicago by seniority

• FP&A Manager: $123K
• Senior Financial Analyst: $128K
• Finance Manager: $140K
• VP Finance / CFO: $205K

What does a Finance Manager in Chicago do?

Finance Managers are finance and accounting professionals who own planning, reporting, and controls. This benchmark reflects Manager-level base compensation for Chicago-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Finance Manager salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $140K, with a typical range of $120K–$159K, based on 39 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Chicago compare to the national Finance Manager salary?
The national median is $135K; 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 39 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 28, 2026.

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