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Entry Level Compensation Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

The LaSalle Group

Remote Compensation Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$40 - $50/hr

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain compensation ... entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance ...

US Energy Company

Entry Level Account Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$45K - $54K/yr

As an Entry Level Account Manager, you will receive comprehensive training in sales techniques ... Competitive compensation * Clear and merit-based advancement opportunities up to management roles

US Energy Company

Entry Level Account Manager

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$43K - $52K/yr

As an Entry Level Account Manager, you will receive comprehensive training in sales techniques ... Competitive compensation * Clear and merit-based advancement opportunities up to management roles

US Energy Company

Entry Level Account Manager

Naperville, IL · On-site

$43K - $52K/yr

As an Entry Level Account Manager, you will receive comprehensive training in sales techniques ... Competitive compensation * Clear and merit-based advancement opportunities up to management roles

Pediatrics On Demand

Entry Level Admin

Oak Lawn, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Provide updates to management regarding workflow progress, task completion, and any obstacles ... Compensation & Benefits * Competitive entry-level pay * Opportunities for training and professional ...

Pediatrics On Demand Inc

Entry Level Admin

Oak Lawn, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Provide updates to management regarding workflow progress, task completion, and any obstacles ... Compensation & Benefits * Competitive entry-level pay * Opportunities for training and professional ...

Pediatrics On Demand Inc

Entry Level Admin

Oak Lawn, IL · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

Provide updates to management regarding workflow progress, task completion, and any obstacles ... Compensation & Benefits * Competitive entry-level pay * Opportunities for training and professional ...

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Sales Representative - Entry Level

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

Manage given sales territory * Generate sales among customer accounts * Work with the team on sales ... Competitive compensation plan ranging from $50000-80000 depending on commissions * Medical benefits

Work with Elevation

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Sales Representative - Entry Level

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$50K - $80K/yr

Manage given sales territory * Generate sales among customer accounts * Work with the team on sales ... Competitive compensation plan ranging from $50000-80000 depending on commissions * Medical benefits

Gerald Auto Group

Entry Level Technician

Matteson, IL · On-site

$16.50 - $17/hr

Entry Level Automotive Technician. We want to promote from within.... Business is better than ever ... Other duties as deemed necessary by management Compensation Compensation is based on experience and ...

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How much do entry level compensation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level compensation manager in Chicago, IL is $118,189.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,900.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Compensation Manager vs Compensation Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Compensation ManagerCompensation Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; some certifications preferredBachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field; certifications like CCP beneficial
Work EnvironmentHR or Compensation departments within organizations, often in corporate settingsHR or Compensation teams, often in corporate or consulting environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in mid to large companies managing compensation strategiesCommon in organizations analyzing and administering pay structures

While both roles involve compensation, Entry Level Compensation Managers focus on developing and overseeing compensation strategies, whereas Compensation Analysts primarily analyze data to support pay decisions. The roles often overlap in skills and work environment, but the manager position typically involves more strategic responsibilities.

How do you become an entry level compensation manager?

To become an entry-level compensation manager, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Gaining experience in HR, payroll, or benefits administration, along with developing skills in data analysis and familiarity with compensation software, can help prepare for this role.

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Entry Level Compensation Manager jobs near you
Infographic showing various Entry Level Compensation Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,189 per year, or $56.8 per hour.

Business & Marketing Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Business and Entrepreneurship

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL

$5.6K/mo

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

In addition to its regular, full-time faculty, Columbia College Chicago hires scholars, creative professionals and other industry-experienced Adjunct Faculty to teach courses on a part-time basis. These positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding.

To be qualified to teach at the college, candidates must possess a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential. In terminal degree programs, faculty members will possess the same level of degree. In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree. 

The School of Business Entrepreneurship offers courses in disciplines including Advertising, Arts Management, Design Management, Marketing, Music Business, Public Relations, Social Media and Digital Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Communication, Intellectual Property Management, Interactive Media Development and Entrepreneurship, Live and Performing Arts Management, Pre-Law Studies, Sports Management, Talent Management and Visual Arts Management.  

Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Further materials, such as official transcripts sent from the degree-granting institution, may be requested at a later date.  

Entry level compensation rate for teaching one 3-credit course as of Fall 2026 is $5,635.00. Compensation for courses that carry fewer or more than three credits will be prorated down or up accordingly.

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.

Columbia College Chicago actively promotes, access to an expansive array of social and cultural theories, practices and perspectives that are vitally important to the successful delivery of a contemporary creative curriculum and the college's mission to educate students who will author the culture of their times. These principles are essential to the educational experiences of our students, staff, and faculty.

We seek individuals with a demonstrated ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, and whose creative, scholarly and/or professional work contributes to a rich educational experience consistent with our mission. For more information, please visit: colum.edu/academic-access-and-excellence. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

  • Position subject to a background screening.
  • This is a union position. 
  • This position is overtime ineligible. 

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

 

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