Sales Development Rep Salary in Chicago

💰 $77K–$100K salary range

Median: $80K  ·  Based on 15 public Chicago job postings  ·  Updated June 28, 2026

This Sales Development Rep salary benchmark for Chicago is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Sales Development Rep pay in Chicago vs. national

• Chicago: $80K median
• National: $90K median

Chicago Sales Development Rep pay runs 11% below the national median.

Sales salaries in Chicago by seniority

• Sales Development Rep: $80K
• Sales Manager: $135K
• Account Executive: $138K
• Senior Account Executive: $146K
• VP Sales: $190K

What does a Sales Development Rep in Chicago do?

Sales Development Reps are revenue leaders who build pipeline and close business. This benchmark reflects Junior-level base compensation for Chicago-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Sales Development Rep salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $80K, with a typical range of $77K–$100K, based on 15 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Chicago compare to the national Sales Development Rep salary?
The national median is $90K; 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 15 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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