--- title: "Entry-level Program Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/program-manager/locations/chicago-il/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Program Manager market brief · Chicago, IL # Entry-level Program Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL 29 entry-level program manager openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 16 employers, led by Google, University of Chicago, and Amazon. The middle half of posted salaries runs $73,650–$98,300 a year (median $78,300), from the 83% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Program+Manager+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Program Manager markets](/jobs/program-manager) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 29 : Live program manager openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 16 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $78,300 : 83% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/program-manager/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)29 jobs Chicago's program manager market is led by entry-level openings, with 29 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 29 Hiring employers 16 Salary coverage 83% Median experience 3.0 years Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $73,650 P50 $78,300 P75 $98,300 P90 $129,280 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level program manager listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Program+Manager+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare program manager opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 29 live roles tracked in this market. - 16 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Program+Manager+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/program-manager) ## A practical market plan for Program Manager in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 29 program manager openings across 16 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 29 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Google is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative program manager openings Employer activity · 16 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Google logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gstatic.com%2Fimages%2Fbranding%2Fsearchlogo%2Fico%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=BDKNIk76wJac9i-LAZppluVpAO3UuN8wc9QbQfIxuFY) GoogleTop of market6Open roles](/company/google)![University of Chicago logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Duniversityofchicago.com%26sz%3D128) University of ChicagoStartups & growing teams5Open roles [![Amazon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) AmazonStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/amazon)[![GoVenti logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fframerusercontent.com%2Fimages%2FAExuLPbkAs1JNhBYWRQtw0yI5Q.png) GoVentiTop of market2Open roles](/company/goventi)[![Microsoft logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.microsoft.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fmicrosoftcareersvnext%2Fen%2Fimages%2Fsystem-icons-do-not-delete-%2Ffav-icon.png) MicrosoftEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/microsoft)[![Belvedere Trading logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.squarespace-cdn.com%2Fcontent%2Fv1%2F64f8a57ab361aa60e6288fab%2Fa36d8ca4-95b8-4649-8f06-2088928b14ca%2Ffavicon.ico%3Fformat%3D100w&sig=Taurwgyim-oC8257F2yfRIIg0U6ovGvP7BAVl4gSrlc) Belvedere TradingEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/belvedere-trading) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of ChicagoEmployer profile1Open roles ![Cyera logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcyera.com%26sz%3D128) CyeraStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 29 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Deal Desk Program Manager, AWS Partner AgreementsEntry-levelAmazonChicago, Illinois$92,400Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/deal-desk-program-manager-aws-partner-agreements-at-amazon-1aa7caff-90ca-55a6-a047-ac2f6b1d9743)[Program Manager / Research ProfessionalEntry-levelUniversity of ChicagoChicago, Illinois$65,000Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/program-manager-research-professional-at-university-of-chicago-9afa61da-0300-53e5-9ddb-9e97b6eb6045)[Metro Build Program ManagerEntry-levelMicrosoftChicago, Illinois$102,600Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/metro-build-program-manager-at-microsoft-de32164f-7b27-58a4-b92e-42162f544fd4)[Program ManagerEntry-levelENASchaumburg, Illinois$75,000Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/program-manager-at-ena-14e0e086-d232-571a-a396-710d28008d4b)[Datacenter Business Operations Program ManagerEntry-levelMicrosoftChicago, Illinois$102,600Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/datacenter-business-operations-program-manager-at-microsoft-2ebf15d1-39d2-58ef-8215-8989ec8b2900)[Public Sector Program ManagerEntry-levelTransUnionChicago, Illinois$72,300Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/public-sector-program-manager-at-transunion-e6d3352b-17dd-5c9f-a037-1e8e7902e717)[Program Manager, REWS Launch TeamEntry-levelGoogleChicago, Illinois$111,000Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/program-manager-rews-launch-team-at-google-73025f97-fce3-5cfc-ad3a-6abea3fdee59)[Compliance Operations Program Manager, Risk, Compliance and IntegrityEntry-levelGoogleChicago, Illinois$111,000Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/compliance-operations-program-manager-risk-compliance-and-integrity-98de23dd-dc89-5828-9121-cc2881c79a1e) [Explore all 29 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Program+Manager+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Entry-level Program Manager jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level program manager jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 29 live entry-level program manager openings from 16 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level program manager jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $78,300 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $73,650 to $98,300. Based on the 83% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level program manager jobs in Chicago? Google, University of Chicago, Amazon, and GoVenti have the most open entry-level program manager roles here right now, out of 16 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Program Manager demand around Chicago. 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