Salary distribution
Where Illinois marketing managers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $107,300 and $200,620, with a median of $154,480.
Marketing Managers in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 107 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $160,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 26 | $94,372 |
| Level II — qualified | 22 | $151,200 |
| Level III — experienced | 19 | $180,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 22 | $223,035 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Marketing Managers in Illinois. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLLIUS INC | Business Development Manager | 6 | $94,000 |
| Ecolab USA Inc. | Senior Product Manager | 3 | $189,405 |
| AbbVie US LLC | Manager II, Competitive Intelligence | 3 | $182,141 |
| Illumina, Inc. | Senior Product Manager | 2 | $100,000 |
| Molex, LLC | Global Product Manager - KBGFJG116265-7 | 2 | $150,000 |
| Reveal Data Corporation | Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) | 2 | $350,000 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Product Manager II | 2 | $137,459 |
| Energy BBDO Inc. | Global Business Lead | 2 | $260,000 |
| Braze, Inc. | AI Success Manager | 2 | $171,000 |
| MaxColor LLC | E-Commerce Marketing Manager | 2 | $110,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Sr. Director, Product Management at CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc.$194,043ChicagoDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482303
- Senior Product Manager at Illumina, Inc.$100,000ChicagoDecided Dec 9, 2025I-200-25336-450627
- Global Product Manager - KBGFJG116265-7 at Molex, LLC$135,000LisleDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-447372
- Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Reveal Data Corporation$350,000ChicagoDecided Nov 19, 2025I-202-25316-401044
- Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Reveal Data Corporation$350,000ChicagoDecided Nov 18, 2025I-202-25314-394575
- Product Manager II at Amazon Web Services, Inc.$129,917ChicagoDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-386322
- MANAGER, MARKETING II at ABBVIE US LLC$170,000METTAWADecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-369139
- Senior Product Manager at Ecolab USA Inc.$190,697NapervilleDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-346003
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Marketing Managers pay by experience level in Illinois
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Marketing Managers specialties in Illinois
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 50 certified offers. The most common variant is Director, U.S. Regional Downstream Marketing at a median of $194,043.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director, U.S. Regional Downstream Marketing | Edwards Lifesciences LLC | 11 | $194,043 |
| Marketing Manager | HOTYD LLC | 10 | $95,732 |
| Product Manager | Illumina, Inc. | 9 | $145,000 |
| Business Development Manager | ZLLIUS INC | 8 | $94,000 |
| Manager II, Competitive Intelligence | AbbVie US LLC | 5 | $170,000 |
| Senior Vice President, Strategy | Braviant, LLC | 4 | $277,450 |
| Product Marketing Manager | NinjaTrader Group, LLC | 3 | $140,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Marketing Managers in Illinois, by industry
Median offered wage across 103 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $172,693.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | AbbVie US LLC | 34 | $172,693 |
| Technology and software | ZLLIUS INC | 24 | $120,000 |
| Professional services | Energy BBDO Inc. | 17 | $194,709 |
| Finance and insurance | Marex Services Inc. | 12 | $160,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | MaxColor LLC | 9 | $114,000 |
| Energy and utilities | Ecolab USA Inc. | 3 | $189,405 |
| Healthcare | Living the Language, LLC | 3 | $93,413 |
| Transportation and logistics | JT Worldwide Corporation | 1 | $94,744 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Illinois over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
- 02
Formulate, direct, or coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or services, working with advertising or promotion managers.
- 03
Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
- 04
Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
- 05
Compile lists describing product or service offerings.
- 06
Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
- 07
Consult with product development personnel on product specifications, such as design, color, or packaging.
- 08
Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+6.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Marketing Managers in Illinois?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Marketing Managers in Illinois is $154,480.
- How does Illinois compare to the national median for Marketing Managers?
- The Illinois median is +0.2% versus the BLS national figure of $154,215.
- What is the salary range for Marketing Managers in Illinois?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $85,430 and the 90th-percentile at $231,580, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Marketing Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 6.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Marketing Managers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.