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Senior network engineer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$128,297
same
as national average
Average $128,297
Low $91,306
High $180,276

The average salary for a senior network engineer is $128,297 per year in Chicago, IL. 43 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 27, 2026).

Senior Network Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Sr. Network Infrastructure Eng...
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Chicago, IL
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Highest paying companies for Senior Network Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Selby Jennings
 
$218,750per year
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Resource Employment Solutions
 
$208,000per year
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TechLink, Inc.
 
$208,000per year
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ASK Staffing
 
$204,880per year
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HPE Juniper Networking
 
$189,618per year
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DTI
 
$187,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Network Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Chicago, IL
    $128,297 per year
  2. Naperville, IL
    $123,039 per year
  3. Vernon Hills, IL
    $122,684 per year
  4. Downers Grove, IL
    $118,804 per year
  5. Scott AFB, IL
    $104,566 per year

Where can a Senior Network Engineer earn more?

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

Junior Network Engineer

Job openings
Average $64,337 per year

Network Engineer

Job openings
Average $115,463 per year

Senior Network Engineer

Job openings
Average $128,297 per year