Content has loaded

Project engineer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$95,248
same
as national average
Average $95,248
Low $69,378
High $130,764

The average salary for a project engineer is $95,248 per year in Chicago, IL. 254 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Project Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Manager, Engineering Project E...
Barry Callebaut3.3out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$130,000 - $150,000 a year
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Project Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Coeur Mining, Inc.
 
$175,000per year
View company
Orbital Engineering
 
$162,000per year
View company
RWE
 
$153,750per year
View company
DAVRON LLC
 
$150,000per year
View company
Newly Weds Foods
 
$147,710per year
View company
Nexamp
 
$140,000per year
View company

Highest paying cities for Project Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Plainfield, IL
    $121,826 per year
  2. Aurora, IL
    $108,287 per year
  3. Rockford, IL
    $102,645 per year
  4. Peoria, IL
    $99,749 per year
  5. Willowbrook, IL
    $98,063 per year

Where can a Project Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Project Engineers in different locations
vs

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

Entry Level Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $45,778 per year

Junior Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $65,264 per year

Senior Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $131,989 per year