SEO Specialist salary in Chicago
Average Base Salary in Chicago
$80,750
$7,838
Additional Cash Compensation
$88,588
Total Compensation
Median: 75,000
Min: $60K
Max: $120K
How Much Does a SEO Specialist Make in Chicago?
The average salary for a SEO Specialist in Chicago is $80,750. The average additional cash compensation for a SEO Specialist in Chicago is $7,838. The average total compensation for a SEO Specialist in Chicago is $88,588. SEO Specialist salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous SEO Specialist employees in Chicago.
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SEO Specialist Salary by gender
The average SEO Specialist salary for women is $77,500 and the average SEO Specialist salary for men is $72,000.
SEO Specialist Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a SEO Specialist with 7+ years of experience is $82,667. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $40,000.
SEO Specialist Salary ranges
Average Marketing salaries in Chicago
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Coordinator | $56,993 | Min: $45K Max: $78K |
| Marketing Associate | $62,762 | Min: $45K Max: $95K |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,833 | Min: $62K Max: $80K |
| Social Media Manager | $73,419 | Min: $52K Max: $125K |
| Community Manager | $75,689 | Min: $65K Max: $87K |
| SEO Specialist | $80,750 | Min: $60K Max: $120K |
| Content Marketing Manager | $84,852 | Min: $60K Max: $135K |
| Event Planner | $85,563 | Min: $75K Max: $110K |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $87,375 | Min: $67K Max: $131K |
| SEO Manager | $90,400 | Min: $70K Max: $124K |
| Email Marketing Manager | $90,473 | Min: $69K Max: $128K |
| Marketing Manager | $94,004 | Min: $65K Max: $160K |
| Marketing Operations Manager | $94,311 | Min: $75K Max: $152K |
| Public Relations Manager | $102,167 | Min: $58K Max: $210K |
| Senior Marketing Manager | $105,060 | Min: $70K Max: $141K |
| Brand Manager | $109,286 | Min: $90K Max: $120K |
| Product Marketing Manager | $114,878 | Min: $79K Max: $226K |
| Senior Product Marketing Manager | $138,773 | Min: $90K Max: $180K |
| Director of Marketing | $139,254 | Min: $98K Max: $220K |
| Director of Product Marketing | $162,857 | Min: $135K Max: $200K |
| Vice President of Marketing | $182,483 | Min: $130K Max: $300K |
| CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) | $247,000 | Min: $200K Max: $300K |
Career Info
SEO Specialist jobs in Chicago
Skills that affect SEO Specialist salaries in Chicago
1
Search Engine Optimization
1% have this skill
2
Web Analytics
1% have this skill
3
Marketing Analytics
1% have this skill
4
Brand Marketing & Strategy
1% have this skill
5
Inbound Marketing
1% have this skill
6
Copywriting
1% have this skill
Average SEO Specialist Salary by Company Size
People with the job title SEO Specialist make the most at companies with 11-50 employees, earning $93,000 on average.
Recent SEO Specialist salaries in Chicago
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A SEO Specialist reported a yearly salary of $80,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A SEO/PPC Specialist reported a yearly salary of $85,000 with +$20,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$75,000
Yearly Salary
A Web Marketing Specialist reported a yearly salary of $75,000 with +$3,750 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A SEO Specialist reported a yearly salary of $120,000
3-5 Years of Experience
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501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$60,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior SEO Specialist reported a yearly salary of $60,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$93,000
Yearly Salary
A Digital Marketing Specialist reported a yearly salary of $93,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Chicago
$62,000
Yearly Salary
A SEO Specialist reported a yearly salary of $62,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$71,000
Yearly Salary
A SEO Specialist reported a yearly salary of $71,000 with +$7,100 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago