VP Marketing Salary in Chicago

💰 $139K–$175K salary range

Median: $160K  ·  Based on 40 public job postings  ·  Updated July 29, 2026

This VP Marketing 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

VP Marketing pay in Chicago vs. national

• Chicago: $160K median
• National: $198K median

Chicago VP Marketing pay runs 19% below the national median.

Marketing salaries in Chicago by seniority

• Growth / Marketing Manager: $105K
• Marketing Manager: $118K
• Senior Growth Manager: $135K
• VP Marketing: $160K

What does a VP Marketing in Chicago do?

VP Marketings are marketers who drive demand, brand, and growth. This benchmark reflects Director-level base compensation for Chicago-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average VP Marketing salary in Chicago?
The median pay is $160K, with a typical range of $139K–$175K, based on 40 public Chicago job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Chicago compare to the national VP Marketing salary?
The national median is $198K; 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 40 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 29, 2026.

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