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Plant engineer salary in Illinois (Updated 2026)

How much does a Plant Engineer make in Illinois?

Average base salary

$113,546
7%
above national average
Average $113,546
Low $84,059
High $153,377

The average salary for a plant engineer is $113,546 per year in Illinois. 51 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 8, 2026).

Plant Engineer job openings in Illinois

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Plant Engineer II
Joliet, IL
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Plant Engineer in Illinois

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Georgia Nut Company
 
$162,500per year
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Storm Search
 
$158,571per year
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation...
 
$155,367per year
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West Liberty Foods
 
$132,337per year
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Ethos
 
$131,250per year
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Avalign Technologies
 
$130,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Plant Engineers near Illinois

  1. Shorewood, IL
    $128,772 per year
  2. West Chicago, IL
    $127,002 per year
  3. Berwyn, IL
    $126,564 per year
  4. Schaumburg, IL
    $123,210 per year
  5. Bedford Park, IL
    $99,995 per year

Where can a Plant Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Plant Engineers in different locations
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Senior Plant Engineer

Job openings
Average $76,831 per year