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Engineer salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does an Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$118,185
same
as national average
Average $118,185
Low $68,139
High $204,988

The average salary for a engineer is $118,185 per year in Chicago, IL. 304 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 16, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL

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Airport Apprentice Engineer
ABM Industries Inc.3.1out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$20 an hour
Full-time
2 days 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
 
$338,333per year
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Capital One
 
$268,011per year
Mitchell/Martin Inc.
 
$248,820per year
Kyyba
 
$213,200per year
Adyen
 
$205,667per year
EY
 
$193,550per year

Highest paying cities for Engineers near Chicago, IL

  1. Chicago, IL
    $118,185 per year
  2. Joliet, IL
    $107,503 per year
  3. Springfield, IL
    $105,892 per year
  4. Lisle, IL
    $92,643 per year
  5. Peoria, IL
    $84,830 per year

Where can an Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Engineer get paid in Chicago, IL?

Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $94,364 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $86,280 per year