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Facilities Managers Salary in Chicago, IL

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$113,150

Mean: $119,840

~$88,257 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$54.40

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$5,250/mo

Savings rate

67%

Facilities Managers salary in Chicago, IL — median $113,150/year, range $89,330-$138,710

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$89,330

Median

$113,150

75th %

$138,710

Median is in the 48th percentile of the typical range

Facilities Managers in other IL cities

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About Facilities Managers salaries in Chicago, IL

BLS figures put the median pay for facilities managers in Chicago, IL, at $113,150 a year. It runs 10% above the national median of $102,990 for this occupation — pay here is notably stronger than the U.S. average. The middle 50% land between $89,330 and $138,710 — a 49,380 range that reflects differences in seniority, employer type, and specialization. The average (mean) of $119,840 comes in higher than the median, which usually means a share of high earners is pulling the average up. The catch: Chicago is roughly in line with the national cost of living (cost index 100 against a 100 baseline), so that headline number buys less than it would elsewhere. On an hourly basis that is about $54.40, useful for comparing contract or part-time offers.

For context, the national median for facilities managers across all U.S. metros in our data is $102,990.

Career Outlook

6% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

6% growth. Hybrid work means companies need less office space but more flexible, tech-enabled spaces. Facilities managers who can optimize space utilization and manage building automation systems are in demand.

Worth knowing: IFMA certification is the industry standard and directly correlates with higher pay. The managers who understand both HVAC systems and occupancy analytics software command the best salaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a facilities managers in Chicago?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $113,150. The average (mean) is $119,840, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a facilities managers make per hour in Chicago?

About $54.40/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for facilities managers in Chicago?

The middle 50% earn between $89,330 and $138,710. Below $89,330 is typically entry-level; above $138,710 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $113,150 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$113,150$88,257
Monthly$9,429$7,355
Biweekly$4,352$3,395
Weekly$2,176$1,697
Hourly (40h/wk)$54.4$42.43
Hourly (35h/wk)$62.17$48.49
Hourly (30h/wk)$72.53$56.58
Daily (8h)$435$339

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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