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Engineer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does an Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$117,256
same
as national average
Average $117,256
Low $70,011
High $196,382

The average salary for a engineer is $117,256 per year in Chicago, IL. 301 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Engineering Apprentice
Hyatt4out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$18.25 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
HARVEY
 
$295,000per year
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Capital One
 
$268,011per year
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Mitchell/Martin Inc.
 
$248,820per year
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Kyyba
 
$213,200per year
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IMC Financial Markets
 
$210,000per year
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Adyen
 
$205,667per year
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Highest paying cities for Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Chicago, IL
    $117,256 per year
  2. Springfield, IL
    $105,102 per year
  3. Joliet, IL
    $104,884 per year
  4. Lisle, IL
    $90,949 per year
  5. Peoria, IL
    $85,081 per year

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

Associate Engineer

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Average $94,364 per year

Senior Engineer

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Average $140,456 per year

Entry Level Engineer

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Average $67,052 per year

Junior Engineer

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Average $58,905 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $88,572 per year