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Data engineer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$143,043
same
as national average
Average $143,043
Low $92,502
High $221,198

The average salary for a data engineer is $143,043 per year in Chicago, IL. 362 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Data Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Lead Data Engineer
Thoughtworks4out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$158 - $253 a day
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Data Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Divihn Integration
 
$312,000per year
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Engtal
 
$231,167per year
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Jump Trading
 
$225,000per year
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PayPal
 
$225,000per year
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Geneva Trading
 
$215,000per year
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CIRCLE
 
$211,563per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Moline, IL
    $147,179 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $143,043 per year
  3. Lake Forest, IL
    $140,791 per year
  4. Deerfield, IL
    $132,032 per year
  5. Lisle, IL
    $113,594 per year

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