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Civil engineer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Civil Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$105,503
10%
above national average
Average $105,503
Low $74,238
High $149,935

The average salary for a civil engineer is $105,503 per year in Chicago, IL. 137 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Civil Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Civil Engineer – Land Developm...
Atwell3.7out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$75,000 - $120,000 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Civil Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Synectics Inc.
 
$175,000per year
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Jobot
 
$157,500per year
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Selectek
 
$148,720per year
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Insight Global
 
$147,500per year
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DAVRON LLC
 
$141,667per year
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Gridiron IT
 
$137,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Civil Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Quincy, IL
    $111,097 per year
  2. Champaign, IL
    $108,740 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $105,503 per year
  4. Schaumburg, IL
    $100,273 per year
  5. Springfield, IL
    $99,728 per year

Where can a Civil Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Civil Engineer get paid in Chicago, IL?

Senior Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $108,790 per year

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $74,741 per year

Junior Civil Engineer

Job openings
Average $75,437 per year