Learning & Development salary in Chicago
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 22, 2026
Learning & Development pay in Chicago is measured from 26 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 15 postings put the middle half between $78,000 and $123,675, with a median of $92,500.
Pay rises with seniority here: the medians run mid-level $92,500 and senior $106,500. Moving from mid-level to senior is worth roughly 15% more.
Against the 10 other measured markets for learning & development at mid-level, this sits below 8 of them; Arlington leads at $137,500.
1 learning & development role is open in Chicago right now, 1 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $78,000 – $123,675 | $92,500 | 15 |
| Senior | $99,438 – $134,450 | $106,500 | 11 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
