How much does a lodging manager make in Chicago?
$62,650a year
Median yearly pay for lodging managers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $30.12 an hour or $5,221 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.12
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 183
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,580Median: $62,650Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,580 | $20.47 | |
| 25th | $57,130 | $27.47 | |
| Median | $62,650 | $30.12 | |
| 75th | $81,790 | $39.32 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $55.00 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for lodging managers.
| St. Louis, MO | $56,960 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $345,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $173,800 |
| Financial Manager | $168,800 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $167,000 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $166,400 |
| Marketing Manager | $165,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $163,400 |
| Sales Manager | $158,700 |
| Human Resources Manager | $156,800 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $155,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lodging manager make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $30.12 ($62,650 a year).
Do lodging managers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $62,650 against $69,250 nationally, 10% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,530, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for lodging manager pay?
120 of 183 metro areas with data.
How much does a lodging manager make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.