Salary Data

Account Executive Salary
in Chicago

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Chicago cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$82,110

Median$102,638

P75 (High)$132,825

+3.1% YoY for Account Executive+2.1% YoY in Chicago

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$66,413

$54,338$84,525

Mid Level3-6 years

$102,638

$82,110$132,825

Senior Level7+ years

$163,013

$126,788$211,313

The median Account Executive in Chicago earns $102,638 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $54,338 (entry-level, P25) to $211,313 (senior-level, P75).
Chicago has a 1.05x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 5% above the national baseline.
Account Executive compensation is trending up at 3.1% year-over-year.

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