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Senior engineer salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

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

Average base salary

$140,007
same
as national average
Average $140,007
Low $88,205
High $222,230

The average salary for a senior engineer is $140,007 per year in Chicago, IL. 156 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 15, 2026).

Senior Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Senior Engineer
United Airlines3.9out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$100,415 - $130,758 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Bain & Company
 
$275,856per year
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West Monroe
 
$270,250per year
Cloudflare
 
$232,500per year
Capital One
 
$228,536per year
Lenovo
 
$200,000per year
Lakeshore Talent
 
$187,200per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Chicago, IL
    $140,007 per year
  2. Lakeview, IL
    $128,718 per year
  3. Cicero, IL
    $128,718 per year
  4. Mossville, IL
    $127,291 per year
  5. Normal, IL
    $125,620 per year

Where can a Senior Engineer earn more?

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