Sales Salaries in Chicago 2026
Sales compensation in Chicago across 4 roles, anchored to 2026 hiring data and adjusted for local cost of living.
| Role | Base Median | OTE Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDR / BDR | $73K | $104K | $59K - $89K |
| Account Executive | $110K | $220K | $90K - $134K |
| Enterprise Account Executive | $146K | $243K | $119K - $178K |
| Sales Manager | $183K | $261K | $150K - $223K |
About Chicago sales hiring
Chicago combines enterprise SaaS, financial services, and B2B services sales. Compensation runs near the US median but cost of living below SF, NYC, and Boston produces strong real-income outcomes.
Top sales employers in Chicago include Salesforce, Grubhub, Sprout Social, Coupa, Tegus, Relativity.